CVE-2025-14050: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in uxl Design Import/Export – Styles, Templates, Template Parts and Patterns
The Design Import/Export plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via XML File Import in all versions up to, and including, 2.2 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, 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-2025-14050 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the uxl Design Import/Export plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 2.2. The issue arises from insufficient escaping of user-supplied parameters during XML file import and inadequate preparation of SQL queries. Authenticated users with administrator privileges can append malicious SQL commands to existing queries, potentially exposing sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high privileges required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator-level access can exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized SQL queries, leading to the disclosure of sensitive information stored in the database. The integrity and availability of the database are not impacted according to the CVSS vector. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and avoid importing XML files from untrusted sources. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-14050: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in uxl Design Import/Export – Styles, Templates, Template Parts and Patterns
Description
The Design Import/Export plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via XML File Import in all versions up to, and including, 2.2 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, 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-2025-14050 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the uxl Design Import/Export plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 2.2. The issue arises from insufficient escaping of user-supplied parameters during XML file import and inadequate preparation of SQL queries. Authenticated users with administrator privileges can append malicious SQL commands to existing queries, potentially exposing sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high privileges required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator-level access can exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized SQL queries, leading to the disclosure of sensitive information stored in the database. The integrity and availability of the database are not impacted according to the CVSS vector. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and avoid importing XML files from untrusted sources. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-04T17:03:14.940Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 693ce0d37c4acd10e84d9266
Added to database: 12/13/2025, 3:43:15 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:45:44 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 12:09:15 AM
Views: 86
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