Overview
The vulnerability denoted as CVE-2025-32301 is a critical issue that involves the improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, commonly referred to as SQL Injection. This vulnerability affects the LambertGroup CountDown Pro WP Plugin, and it poses significant risks to the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data stored in databases connected to the plugin. As a result of the exploit, attackers could potentially compromise the system or cause data leakage. This issue is especially concerning for all users of the LambertGroup CountDown Pro WP Plugin, from unspecified versions through to version 2.7.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-32301
Severity: Critical (8.5 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
LambertGroup CountDown Pro WP Plugin | unspecified through 2.7
How the Exploit Works
The SQL Injection vulnerability occurs when an application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before passing it into an SQL query. In the case of CVE-2025-32301, the LambertGroup CountDown Pro WP Plugin fails to correctly neutralize special elements used in an SQL command. As a result, an attacker can inject malicious SQL commands which are then executed by the database. This allows the attacker to manipulate SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized read, write or even delete operations on the database.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. The attacker uses a specially crafted HTTP POST request with a malicious SQL command.
POST /countdownpro/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "user_input": "' OR '1'='1'; DROP TABLE users; --" }In this example, the “user_input” field is filled with a malicious SQL command that, if not properly sanitized, would lead to the deletion of the ‘users’ table in the database.
Mitigation Guidance
Users are advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as it’s available. In the meantime, employing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation measure. These systems can detect and block known SQL Injection attacks, providing a layer of security until the patch is applied. Regularly updating and patching your systems can help to prevent such vulnerabilities from being exploited.