CVE-2025-13126: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in tomdever wpForo Forum
The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the `post_args` and `topic_args` parameters in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.12 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-13126 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in the wpForo Forum WordPress plugin caused by improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89). Specifically, the post_args and topic_args parameters are not properly escaped or prepared, allowing unauthenticated attackers to append malicious SQL queries to existing database queries. This can result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.4.12 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive information from the database by injecting additional SQL queries. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability but has a high impact on confidentiality. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying temporary mitigations such as disabling or restricting access to vulnerable parameters if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-13126: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in tomdever wpForo Forum
Description
The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the `post_args` and `topic_args` parameters in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.12 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-13126 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in the wpForo Forum WordPress plugin caused by improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89). Specifically, the post_args and topic_args parameters are not properly escaped or prepared, allowing unauthenticated attackers to append malicious SQL queries to existing database queries. This can result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.4.12 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive information from the database by injecting additional SQL queries. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability but has a high impact on confidentiality. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying temporary mitigations such as disabling or restricting access to vulnerable parameters if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-13T13:00:21.037Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 693e3d5a230e04755d107f2d
Added to database: 12/14/2025, 4:30:18 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:28:54 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 12:29:14 PM
Views: 240
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