CVE-2025-30562 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability affecting the wpdistillery Navigation Tree Elementor plugin, specifically versions up to 1.0.1. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands (CWE-89), allowing an attacker to perform Blind SQL Injection attacks. Blind SQL Injection means that while the attacker cannot directly see the results of the injected queries, they can infer data by observing application behavior or response times. The vulnerability requires network access (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), and low privileges (PR:L), but no user interaction (UI:N). The scope is changed (S:C), indicating that exploitation can affect resources beyond the vulnerable component. The impact on confidentiality is high (C:H), as attackers can extract sensitive data from the backend database. Integrity impact is none (I:N), and availability impact is low (A:L), meaning the attacker cannot modify or delete data nor cause significant denial of service but can leak confidential information. The vulnerability is present in a WordPress plugin used to enhance navigation trees in Elementor-based websites. No patches or known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the publication date (June 17, 2025). However, given the high CVSS score of 8.5 and the nature of SQL Injection, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to affected sites, especially those handling sensitive user or business data. The plugin's market penetration is not explicitly stated, but Elementor is a widely used page builder in WordPress, suggesting a potentially broad impact if the plugin is popular among European WordPress users.

For European organizations, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data stored in backend databases, including user credentials, personal data protected under GDPR, or business-critical information. The high confidentiality impact means data breaches could result in regulatory fines, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust. Since the vulnerability requires only low privileges and no user interaction, attackers could exploit it remotely if the plugin is publicly accessible. This is particularly concerning for SMEs and enterprises relying on WordPress for their web presence, including e-commerce, government portals, and service providers. The scope change implies that exploitation could affect other components or data beyond the plugin itself, potentially compromising broader system integrity. Although no known exploits are reported yet, the ease of exploitation and the widespread use of WordPress in Europe increase the likelihood of future attacks. Organizations in sectors with strict data protection requirements, such as finance, healthcare, and public administration, are at heightened risk.

1. Immediate audit of all WordPress sites using the Navigation Tree Elementor plugin to identify affected versions. 2. Since no official patch is currently available, consider disabling or uninstalling the plugin until a vendor patch is released. 3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules specifically targeting SQL Injection patterns related to this plugin's endpoints to block exploitation attempts. 4. Conduct thorough database access monitoring and anomaly detection to identify suspicious query patterns indicative of Blind SQL Injection. 5. Restrict database user privileges to the minimum necessary, preventing excessive data exposure if injection occurs. 6. Regularly back up website data and configurations to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise. 7. Engage with the plugin vendor or community to track patch releases and apply updates promptly. 8. Educate site administrators on the risks of installing unverified plugins and encourage use of security plugins that scan for vulnerabilities. 9. For critical sites, consider code review or penetration testing focused on plugin components to identify other potential injection points.