CVE-2025-10187 is an SQL Injection vulnerability classified under CWE-89, found in the GSpeech TTS – WordPress Text To Speech Plugin up to version 3.17.13. The flaw stems from insufficient escaping and lack of prepared statements for the 'field' parameter, which is user-supplied. This allows an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to append arbitrary SQL commands to existing queries. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require elevated privileges, limiting the attack surface to trusted users with admin access. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized extraction of sensitive data from the WordPress database, such as user credentials, personal information, or configuration details. The CVSS 3.1 score is 4.9 (medium), reflecting the network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high confidentiality impact, but no impact on integrity or availability. No patches or known exploits are currently available, but the vulnerability is publicly disclosed. The plugin is used in WordPress environments, which are widespread, making this a relevant concern for many organizations. The lack of input sanitization and use of dynamic SQL queries without parameterization are the root causes. Mitigation requires code updates to implement proper input validation and prepared statements, alongside access control measures.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to confidentiality of data stored in WordPress databases running the affected plugin. Attackers with admin access could extract sensitive information, potentially including personal data protected under GDPR, leading to compliance violations and reputational damage. Although the vulnerability does not allow data modification or service disruption, the exposure of confidential data can facilitate further attacks or data breaches. Organizations relying on WordPress for public-facing websites, intranets, or e-commerce platforms that use GSpeech TTS are particularly at risk. The requirement for administrator privileges reduces the likelihood of external exploitation but increases the threat from insider attacks or compromised admin accounts. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate it, especially as the vulnerability is publicly known. Failure to address this vulnerability could lead to targeted attacks against European entities with valuable data or critical web infrastructure.

1. Monitor for and apply official patches or updates from the plugin vendor as soon as they are released. 2. Until patches are available, restrict administrator access strictly to trusted personnel and enforce strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication. 3. Implement Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'field' parameter in plugin requests. 4. Conduct regular security audits and code reviews of WordPress plugins to identify and remediate unsafe coding practices. 5. Consider disabling or replacing the GSpeech TTS plugin if it is not essential or if no timely patch is available. 6. Employ database activity monitoring to detect unusual query patterns indicative of injection attempts. 7. Educate administrators on the risks of SQL injection and the importance of secure plugin management. 8. Backup WordPress databases regularly to enable recovery in case of compromise. 9. Use principle of least privilege for WordPress roles to minimize the number of users with admin rights.