CVE-2025-2011 is an SQL Injection vulnerability classified under CWE-89 found in the Popup and Slider Builder by Depicter plugin for WordPress, specifically affecting all versions up to and including 3.6.1. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special characters in the 's' parameter used in SQL queries. The plugin fails to adequately escape or prepare SQL statements, allowing an attacker to append malicious SQL code to existing queries. This flaw can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers without any user interaction, enabling them to extract sensitive information from the underlying database, such as user credentials, configuration data, or other confidential content. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity, with an attack vector of network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the vulnerability's characteristics make it a significant risk for WordPress sites using this plugin. The lack of available patches at the time of reporting further increases exposure. This vulnerability highlights the critical importance of proper input validation and use of parameterized queries in WordPress plugin development to prevent SQL Injection attacks.

The primary impact of this vulnerability is the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data stored in the WordPress database, which can include user information, authentication credentials, and site configuration details. While the vulnerability does not directly affect data integrity or availability, the exposure of confidential information can lead to further attacks such as account takeover, privilege escalation, or targeted phishing campaigns. Organizations running affected WordPress sites risk reputational damage, regulatory non-compliance (especially if personal data is exposed), and potential financial losses. Given the widespread use of WordPress globally, the vulnerability could affect a large number of websites, including small businesses, e-commerce platforms, and content publishers. The ease of exploitation without authentication or user interaction increases the likelihood of automated scanning and exploitation attempts once the vulnerability becomes widely known.

1. Immediate mitigation involves updating the Popup and Slider Builder by Depicter plugin to a fixed version once released by the vendor. Until a patch is available, disable or remove the vulnerable plugin to eliminate exposure. 2. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on the 's' parameter at the web application or server level to block suspicious payloads containing SQL metacharacters. 3. Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules specifically designed to detect and block SQL Injection attempts targeting this plugin's parameters. 4. Monitor web server and application logs for unusual query patterns or repeated access attempts to the vulnerable parameter to detect potential exploitation. 5. Conduct a thorough security audit of the WordPress environment to identify any signs of compromise or data leakage. 6. Educate site administrators on the risks of using outdated or unmaintained plugins and encourage regular updates and vulnerability monitoring. 7. Consider implementing database access controls and encryption to limit the impact of any data exposure.