CVE-2025-2186 is an SQL Injection vulnerability classified under CWE-89, found in the FunnelKit Automations plugin (formerly known as Recover WooCommerce Cart Abandonment, Newsletter, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation) for WordPress and WooCommerce. The vulnerability arises from insufficient escaping and lack of prepared statements for the 'automationId' parameter in SQL queries. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to append arbitrary SQL commands to existing queries, enabling unauthorized data extraction from the backend database. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.5.1. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.5 (high), reflecting network exploitable conditions with no privileges or user interaction required, and a high impact on confidentiality. The plugin is widely used in e-commerce environments leveraging WordPress and WooCommerce for marketing automation and customer relationship management, making the vulnerability critical for organizations relying on these platforms. No public exploits have been reported yet, but the vulnerability's nature and ease of exploitation pose a significant risk. The lack of patch links suggests that a fix may not yet be available, increasing urgency for mitigation. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability could access sensitive customer data, including personal and transactional information, potentially leading to data breaches and compliance violations.

The primary impact of CVE-2025-2186 is the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data stored in the WordPress/WooCommerce database, including customer information, marketing data, and potentially payment-related details. This breach of confidentiality can lead to privacy violations, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties for affected organizations. Since the vulnerability does not affect data integrity or availability directly, attackers cannot modify or delete data or disrupt services through this flaw alone. However, the extracted information could be leveraged for further attacks such as phishing, identity theft, or targeted fraud. The ease of exploitation without authentication or user interaction broadens the attack surface, making automated scanning and exploitation feasible. Organizations using this plugin in e-commerce or marketing contexts worldwide face increased risk of data breaches, especially if they have not implemented compensating controls. The absence of known exploits in the wild provides a window for proactive defense, but the high severity score underscores the need for immediate action.

1. Immediately restrict access to the FunnelKit Automations plugin endpoints, especially those handling the 'automationId' parameter, using web application firewalls (WAFs) or IP whitelisting. 2. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all parameters, particularly 'automationId', to reject or neutralize malicious SQL payloads. 3. Employ prepared statements or parameterized queries in the plugin code to prevent SQL injection; if code modification is possible, prioritize this fix. 4. Monitor database logs and web server logs for unusual or suspicious SQL queries indicative of injection attempts. 5. Disable or remove the vulnerable plugin if it is not essential to business operations until a vendor patch is available. 6. Keep WordPress, WooCommerce, and all plugins updated regularly and subscribe to vendor security advisories for timely patching. 7. Conduct security audits and penetration testing focused on injection vulnerabilities in the web application environment. 8. Educate development and operations teams about secure coding practices and the risks of SQL injection. 9. Prepare incident response plans to quickly address potential data breaches stemming from this vulnerability. 10. Once a patch is released by the vendor, apply it promptly and verify the fix through testing.