{"id":86879,"date":"2026-04-06T01:16:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T01:16:01","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"cve-2025-9172-time-based-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-vibes-wordpress-plugin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-9172-time-based-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-vibes-wordpress-plugin\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-9172: Time-based SQL Injection Vulnerability in Vibes WordPress Plugin<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

The CVE-2025-9172 vulnerability describes a critical security flaw detected in the Vibes plugin for WordPress. This vulnerability, a time-based SQL Injection, affects all versions of the plugin up to and including version 2.2.0. As WordPress is a widely used platform for websites globally, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to data security and integrity, especially for those using the affected plugin.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-9172
\nSeverity: High (7.5\/10 on CVSS scale)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system compromise and data leakage<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Vibes WordPress Plugin | <= 2.2.0\n\nHow the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability stems from the lack of sufficient sanitation and preparation on the ‘resource’ parameter in the plugin’s SQL query. Attackers can exploit this flaw by injecting malicious SQL queries through the ‘resource’ parameter. The injected code can then be executed by the database, allowing for unauthorized access to sensitive data.<\/p>\n

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

Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited:<\/p>\n

POST \/vulnerable\/endpoint HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{ \"resource\": \"'; DROP TABLE users; --\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, an attacker submits a request with a malicious payload in the ‘resource’ parameter. The payload includes a SQL statement that, if executed, would delete the ‘users’ table from the database.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
Users are advised to immediately apply the vendor-supplied patch to fix the vulnerability. In cases where patching is not immediately feasible, the use of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary relief by detecting and blocking attempted exploits. It is essential, however, that patching is not delayed any longer than absolutely necessary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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