{"id":52302,"date":"2025-06-16T01:09:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T01:09:08","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-06-18T23:07:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T05:07:50","slug":"cve-2025-31424-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-wp-lead-capturing-pages-plugin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-31424-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-wp-lead-capturing-pages-plugin\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-31424: SQL Injection Vulnerability in WP Lead Capturing Pages Plugin<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

The CVE-2025-31424 vulnerability is a significant security threat that affects users of the WP Lead Capturing Pages plugin by Kamleshyadav. This vulnerability stems from an improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, which is more commonly known as an SQL Injection vulnerability. SQL injection attacks can have severe implications, as they provide attackers with the potential to compromise systems<\/a> and leak sensitive data. Given the popularity of WordPress and its vast user base, this vulnerability has a broad reach which elevates<\/a> its significance in the cybersecurity landscape.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-31424
\nSeverity: Critical (9.3 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: System Compromise and Data<\/a> Leakage<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

WP Lead Capturing Pages | Up to 2.3<\/p>\n

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

The vulnerability arises due to insufficient sanitization of user input in the WP<\/a> Lead Capturing Pages plugin. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability<\/a> by sending a specially crafted request that includes malicious SQL commands. As a result, the attacker could manipulate SQL queries, leading to information disclosure<\/a>, alteration, or deletion of data in the database, or even gain unauthorized access to the system.<\/p>\n

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

Here’s a conceptual example of how an HTTP request exploiting this vulnerability<\/a> might look like:<\/p>\n

POST \/wp-lead-capturing-pages\/submit HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/x-www-form-urlencoded\nusername=admin&password=' OR '1'='1<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker is attempting to log in using the ‘admin’ username and a password that will always evaluate to true due to the SQL injection<\/a> (‘ OR ‘1’=’1). This could potentially allow the attacker to bypass the login mechanism and gain unauthorized access<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
To mitigate the impact of this vulnerability<\/a>, users are advised to apply the vendor-provided patch as soon as it becomes available. As a temporary measure, the use of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Regularly updating and patching software, as well as implementing robust input validation and sanitization measures, are critical steps in minimizing the risk of such vulnerabilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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