CVE-2025-28949 is an SQL Injection vulnerability classified under CWE-89, found in the Codedraft Mediabay - WordPress Media Library Folders plugin, affecting versions up to 1.4. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, enabling blind SQL injection attacks. An attacker with low privileges (PR:L) can remotely exploit this vulnerability without user interaction (UI:N), as indicated by the CVSS vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L). The 'blind' nature means attackers can infer database information by observing application behavior rather than direct data output. The vulnerability primarily compromises confidentiality (C:H) by allowing unauthorized data extraction, while integrity remains unaffected (I:N) and availability impact is low (A:L). The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability affects resources beyond the initially vulnerable component, potentially impacting the entire WordPress environment. No patches are currently available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild. The plugin is used to organize media files in WordPress, a widely deployed CMS, making this vulnerability significant for websites relying on this plugin for media management. The vulnerability was reserved in March 2025 and published at the end of 2025, indicating recent discovery and disclosure.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality of data managed within WordPress environments using the Mediabay plugin. Attackers exploiting this flaw could extract sensitive information from the underlying database, including potentially user data, media metadata, or configuration details. This could lead to data breaches, regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations), and reputational damage. The low integrity and availability impact reduce risks of data manipulation or service disruption, but the confidentiality breach alone is critical. Organizations relying heavily on WordPress for digital content management, especially media-rich sites such as news outlets, e-commerce, and cultural institutions, are particularly vulnerable. The lack of known exploits suggests a window for proactive mitigation before widespread attacks occur. However, the ease of remote exploitation with low privileges increases the urgency for European entities to address this vulnerability promptly.

Since no official patches are currently available, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. These include restricting access to the Mediabay plugin functionality to trusted users only, ideally administrators, to reduce the attack surface. Deploying a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the plugin’s endpoints can provide effective protection. Conduct thorough input validation and sanitization on any user-supplied data interacting with the plugin, if custom development is possible. Monitor logs for unusual database query patterns or repeated failed attempts indicative of blind SQL injection probing. Organizations should also prepare to apply patches promptly once released by the vendor. Regular security audits and vulnerability scanning focused on WordPress plugins can help identify and remediate similar issues proactively. Finally, consider isolating WordPress instances or using containerization to limit potential lateral movement in case of exploitation.