CVE-2025-10047 is an SQL Injection vulnerability classified under CWE-89 found in the WordPress plugin 'Email Tracker – Email Log, Email Open Tracking, Email Analytics & Email Management for WordPress Emails' developed by pmbaldha. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'orderby' parameter used in SQL queries. Specifically, the plugin fails to sufficiently escape or prepare the user-supplied 'orderby' parameter before incorporating it into SQL statements. This flaw affects all plugin versions up to and including 5.3.12. An attacker with authenticated Administrator-level privileges or higher can exploit this vulnerability by injecting additional SQL commands appended to the existing query via the 'orderby' parameter. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data stored in the WordPress database, such as user information, email logs, or analytics data. The attack vector is remote over the network, requiring no user interaction but does require elevated privileges, limiting the attack surface. The vulnerability does not allow modification or deletion of data (no integrity or availability impact), but the confidentiality impact is high due to potential data leakage. No public exploits have been reported yet. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.9, indicating a medium severity level. The vulnerability was published on October 22, 2025, and was reserved on September 5, 2025. No patches or updates are currently linked, so mitigation relies on access control and monitoring until a fix is released.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant confidentiality risk, especially for entities relying on the affected WordPress plugin to manage email tracking and analytics. Sensitive data such as email logs, user information, and analytics could be exposed if an attacker with admin privileges exploits the flaw. This could lead to privacy violations under GDPR, reputational damage, and potential regulatory penalties. Since exploitation requires administrator access, the threat is primarily from insider threats or attackers who have already compromised admin credentials. Organizations with large WordPress deployments or those in sectors with high email communication volumes (e.g., marketing, media, government) are at greater risk. The lack of integrity or availability impact reduces the risk of service disruption but does not diminish the importance of protecting confidential data. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently lowers immediate risk but does not preclude future exploitation attempts. European companies must be vigilant in monitoring admin account security and plugin usage.

1. Immediately restrict Administrator-level access to trusted personnel only and enforce strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 2. Monitor WordPress admin accounts for unusual activity or login attempts to detect potential insider threats or compromised accounts. 3. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling or uninstalling the vulnerable plugin if feasible, or replace it with alternative plugins that do not have this vulnerability. 4. Employ a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns targeting the 'orderby' parameter in HTTP requests. 5. Regularly audit and update all WordPress plugins and core installations to ensure timely application of security patches. 6. Implement database access controls and encryption to minimize data exposure if SQL injection occurs. 7. Conduct security awareness training for administrators to recognize phishing or social engineering attempts that could lead to credential compromise. 8. Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing potential data breaches involving WordPress plugins and databases.