CVE-2025-13001 is a SQL Injection vulnerability classified under CWE-89 affecting the donation WordPress plugin up to version 1.0. The vulnerability stems from the plugin's failure to sanitize and escape a parameter before embedding it into an SQL statement. This improper handling allows users with administrative privileges to inject malicious SQL code, potentially manipulating the backend database. The attack vector requires authenticated access with high privileges, which limits the scope of exploitation but does not eliminate the risk. Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or deletion, and potentially compromise the integrity and availability of the affected WordPress site. No patches or fixes have been published as of the vulnerability disclosure date (December 2, 2025), and no known exploits are currently in the wild. The vulnerability was reserved and published by WPScan, a reputable WordPress vulnerability database. The affected product is widely used in donation management contexts, often by nonprofit organizations and fundraising platforms. The absence of a CVSS score necessitates an independent severity assessment based on impact and exploitability factors.

For European organizations, especially nonprofits and charities that rely on the donation WordPress plugin, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. If exploited, attackers with admin privileges could manipulate donation data, access sensitive donor information, or disrupt fundraising operations. This could lead to financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory compliance issues under GDPR due to potential data breaches. The requirement for administrative access reduces the risk from external attackers but raises concerns about insider threats or compromised admin accounts. The lack of a patch increases exposure time, making timely mitigation critical. Organizations with public-facing donation platforms are particularly vulnerable to targeted attacks aiming to undermine trust and operational continuity. The impact extends beyond data confidentiality to include integrity and availability of donation records and related services.

1. Immediately restrict administrative access to trusted personnel only and enforce strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA). 2. Conduct thorough audits of admin accounts and remove or disable unused or suspicious accounts. 3. Implement strict input validation and sanitization at the application level as a temporary workaround until an official patch is released. 4. Monitor database logs and web server logs for unusual or suspicious SQL queries or activity patterns indicative of injection attempts. 5. Regularly back up the WordPress site and its database to enable recovery in case of compromise. 6. Stay informed about updates from the plugin developer or WordPress security advisories and apply patches immediately upon release. 7. Consider deploying a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules designed to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting WordPress plugins. 8. Educate administrators on the risks of SQL injection and the importance of secure credential management.