CVE-2025-14050 is an SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the uxl Design Import/Export – Styles, Templates, Template Parts and Patterns WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to and including 2.2. The vulnerability arises from insufficient escaping of user-supplied parameters and inadequate preparation of SQL queries when importing XML files. Specifically, authenticated users with administrator privileges can craft XML imports that append malicious SQL commands to existing queries executed by the plugin. This improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89) enables attackers to extract sensitive information from the underlying database, such as user credentials, configuration data, or other confidential content stored within the WordPress environment. The attack vector requires network access and administrator-level authentication but does not require additional user interaction. The vulnerability does not impact data integrity or availability, limiting its scope to confidentiality breaches. No patches or updates are currently linked, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild as of the publication date. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.9, reflecting a medium severity level due to the combination of network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, and high confidentiality impact.

For European organizations, this vulnerability presents a moderate risk primarily to those using WordPress sites with the affected uxl Design Import/Export plugin. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data stored in the WordPress database, potentially including user information, business data, or intellectual property. This could result in privacy violations under GDPR, reputational damage, and potential regulatory penalties. Since exploitation requires administrator-level access, the threat is heightened if credential compromise or insider threats exist. The vulnerability does not allow data modification or service disruption, limiting the impact to confidentiality. Organizations with public-facing WordPress sites or those using this plugin for design management should be particularly vigilant. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat of future attacks, especially as exploit code could be developed given the vulnerability details.

European organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Immediately audit and restrict administrator access to trusted personnel only, enforcing strong authentication mechanisms such as MFA. 2) Monitor and log all XML import activities within WordPress to detect anomalous or unauthorized import attempts. 3) Temporarily disable or remove the uxl Design Import/Export plugin if it is not essential to operations until a secure patch or update is released. 4) Apply principle of least privilege to WordPress roles, minimizing the number of users with administrator rights. 5) Regularly review and update WordPress core and plugins to the latest secure versions once patches addressing this vulnerability become available. 6) Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns in XML imports. 7) Conduct internal security awareness training focused on the risks of plugin vulnerabilities and the importance of secure administrative practices. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control, monitoring, and proactive plugin management tailored to this specific vulnerability.