CVE-2025-10748 identifies a SQL Injection vulnerability in the RapidResult plugin for WordPress, maintained by onlinediagnosticbd. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.2 and is caused by insufficient escaping and lack of prepared statements in handling the 's' parameter within SQL queries. Authenticated users with contributor-level permissions or higher can exploit this flaw by injecting additional SQL commands into existing queries. This injection allows unauthorized extraction of sensitive data from the backend database, compromising confidentiality. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability directly and does not require user interaction, but it does require authentication with elevated privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required. No known exploits have been reported in the wild, but the risk remains significant due to the common use of WordPress and the plugin’s presence. The lack of patch links indicates that a fix may not yet be publicly available, emphasizing the need for interim mitigations. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89, highlighting improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, a common and dangerous injection flaw. Organizations using this plugin should audit user permissions and monitor database access logs for suspicious activity.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk primarily to the confidentiality of sensitive data stored in WordPress databases. Attackers with contributor-level access can leverage the flaw to extract information such as user credentials, personal data, or business-critical information, potentially violating GDPR and other data protection regulations. While the vulnerability does not directly affect system integrity or availability, data breaches resulting from exploitation could lead to reputational damage, regulatory fines, and loss of customer trust. Organizations with public-facing WordPress sites using the RapidResult plugin are particularly at risk, especially if contributor accounts are widely distributed or poorly managed. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, as attackers may develop exploits once the vulnerability is publicly known. The impact is heightened in sectors with strict compliance requirements, such as finance, healthcare, and government, common across Europe.

1. Immediately audit and restrict contributor-level and higher permissions to trusted users only, minimizing the number of accounts that can exploit this vulnerability. 2. Monitor database query logs for unusual or unexpected SQL commands that could indicate exploitation attempts. 3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 's' parameter in the RapidResult plugin. 4. If a patch becomes available, apply it promptly to remediate the vulnerability. 5. In the absence of a patch, consider disabling or uninstalling the RapidResult plugin temporarily to eliminate exposure. 6. Employ strict input validation and parameterized queries in custom code or plugin overrides if feasible. 7. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on WordPress plugins and user privilege configurations. 8. Educate contributors about the risks of elevated permissions and enforce strong authentication mechanisms to reduce account compromise risks.