{"id":46752,"date":"2025-05-31T00:33:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T00:33:27","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-02T17:20:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T23:20:36","slug":"cve-2025-31914-critical-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-pixel-wordpress-form-builder-plugin-autoresponder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-31914-critical-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-pixel-wordpress-form-builder-plugin-autoresponder\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-31914: Critical SQL Injection Vulnerability in Pixel WordPress Form Builder Plugin & Autoresponder<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The cybersecurity community has recently uncovered a critical vulnerability, known as CVE-2025-31914, that affects a popular WordPress plugin: Pixel WordPress Form Builder Plugin & Autoresponder. The flaw, which allows for SQL Injection, can lead to substantial damage, including potential system compromise and data leakage. Given the severity of this vulnerability<\/a>, the repercussions can be far-reaching, impacting not only individual users but also businesses relying on the affected WordPress plugin for their operations.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-31914
\nSeverity: Critical, with a CVSS score of 9.3
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Successful exploitation could lead to system compromise or data<\/a> leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Pixel WordPress Form Builder Plugin<\/a> & Autoresponder | Up to and including 1.0.2<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability stems from the improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, commonly known as an SQL Injection vulnerability<\/a>. Attackers can exploit this flaw by sending crafted data<\/a> to the affected application. If successfully exploited, the attacker can manipulate SQL<\/a> queries in the application’s database. This can potentially allow the attacker to view, modify, or delete data, or even execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following is a conceptual example of a malicious HTTP request that an attacker might send to exploit this vulnerability<\/a>:<\/p>\n

POST \/submit-form HTTP\/1.1\nHost: victim-website.com\nContent-Type: application\/x-www-form-urlencoded\nfirstname=John&lastname=Doe&email=johndoe%40example.com&message=Nice+site%27%3B+DROP+TABLE+users%3B+--<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker includes an SQL command (‘DROP TABLE users;’) within the ‘message’ parameter of the HTTP request<\/a>. If the application does not properly sanitize this input, it will execute the SQL command, potentially leading to data loss or corruption<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Mitigation and Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n
The most effective mitigation for this vulnerability is to apply the vendor patch<\/a> as soon as it becomes available. Until then, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can help by detecting and blocking attempts to exploit this vulnerability<\/a>. It is also recommended to monitor system logs<\/a> for any unusual activity, which might indicate an ongoing attack.
\nRemember, staying proactive about your cybersecurity and keeping your systems updated is the best way to protect<\/a> your digital assets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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