CVE-2025-13409 is an SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the WordPress plugin 'Form Vibes – Database Manager for Forms' (versions up to and including 1.4.13). The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements within the 'params' parameter used in SQL queries. Specifically, the plugin fails to adequately escape or prepare user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL commands, violating secure coding practices and CWE-89 standards. This flaw allows authenticated users with Administrator-level privileges or higher to append arbitrary SQL queries to existing database commands. The injection can be leveraged to extract sensitive information from the underlying database, such as user credentials, form data, or other confidential records stored by the plugin or WordPress site. However, the vulnerability does not permit modification or deletion of data, limiting its impact to confidentiality breaches. The attack vector requires network access (remote), low attack complexity, and no user interaction, but it does require high privileges (administrator). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.9, reflecting a medium severity level primarily due to the prerequisite of administrator access and the read-only nature of the impact. No public exploits have been reported as of the publication date (January 6, 2026), but the vulnerability is publicly known and documented. The plugin is widely used in WordPress environments to manage form data, making this vulnerability relevant to many websites that rely on it for data collection and analysis.

For European organizations, the primary impact of this vulnerability is the potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data stored within WordPress databases managed by the Form Vibes plugin. This could include personal data protected under GDPR, such as user-submitted form entries, contact information, or other confidential business data. The requirement for administrator-level access reduces the risk of external attackers exploiting this vulnerability directly; however, insider threats or compromised administrator accounts could lead to data breaches. Data confidentiality is at risk, which may result in regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust. The vulnerability does not affect data integrity or availability, so service disruption or data tampering is unlikely. Organizations with high reliance on WordPress for customer interaction, especially those in regulated sectors like finance, healthcare, or government, should be particularly cautious. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, as attackers may develop exploits in the future.

1. Monitor the vendor's official channels for patches or updates addressing CVE-2025-13409 and apply them promptly once available. 2. Until a patch is released, restrict administrator access strictly to trusted personnel and enforce strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA). 3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns targeting the 'params' parameter. 4. Conduct regular security audits and code reviews of the plugin usage and customizations to identify and remediate insecure coding practices. 5. Employ database activity monitoring to detect unusual query patterns indicative of injection attempts. 6. Consider isolating the WordPress environment and limiting database user privileges to minimize potential data exposure. 7. Educate administrators on the risks of SQL injection and the importance of secure credential management. 8. If feasible, temporarily disable or replace the Form Vibes plugin with alternative solutions that have no known vulnerabilities.