CVE-2025-2010 is a SQL Injection vulnerability classified under CWE-89, discovered in the JobWP – Job Board, Job Listing, Career Page and Recruitment Plugin for WordPress. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'jobwp_upload_resume' parameter, which is insufficiently escaped before being incorporated into SQL queries. This flaw affects all versions up to and including 2.3.9. Because the plugin fails to properly sanitize user input and does not use parameterized queries or prepared statements, an unauthenticated attacker can craft malicious input that appends additional SQL commands to existing queries. This enables unauthorized extraction of sensitive data from the backend database, such as user information, job listings, or other confidential records stored by the plugin. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, increasing its risk profile. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.5 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. While no known exploits have been reported in the wild yet, the ease of exploitation and potential data exposure make this a critical concern for organizations using this plugin. The absence of official patches at the time of publication necessitates immediate mitigation efforts.

The primary impact of this vulnerability is the potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored in the WordPress site's database. Attackers exploiting this flaw can extract confidential data such as user credentials, resumes, job postings, and potentially other sensitive business information. This breach of confidentiality can lead to privacy violations, identity theft, and reputational damage for affected organizations. Although the vulnerability does not directly affect data integrity or availability, the exposure of sensitive data can facilitate further attacks, including phishing or social engineering campaigns. Organizations relying on the JobWP plugin for recruitment or job listing services are particularly at risk, especially if they handle personally identifiable information (PII). The fact that exploitation requires no authentication or user interaction broadens the attack surface, making automated scanning and exploitation feasible. This can result in widespread compromise of vulnerable sites globally, especially those with high traffic or strategic importance.

To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should immediately update the JobWP plugin to a patched version once available. Until an official patch is released, implement the following specific measures: 1) Employ a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'jobwp_upload_resume' parameter. 2) Review and harden database permissions to limit the scope of data accessible by the WordPress application user, minimizing potential data exposure. 3) Conduct a thorough code review of the plugin to identify and replace vulnerable SQL query constructions with parameterized queries or prepared statements. 4) Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data, especially file upload parameters. 5) Monitor database logs and web server logs for unusual query patterns or repeated failed attempts indicative of exploitation attempts. 6) Educate site administrators about the risks and encourage regular backups and incident response preparedness. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice and address the specific nature of this SQL injection vulnerability.