CVE-2025-30969 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability affecting the gopiplus iFrame Images Gallery plugin. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, classified under CWE-89. Specifically, the plugin fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL queries, allowing an attacker with at least low-level privileges (PR:L) to inject malicious SQL code remotely (AV:N) without requiring user interaction (UI:N). The vulnerability impacts confidentiality severely (C:H), as attackers can extract sensitive data from the backend database. However, it does not affect integrity (I:N) and only has a low impact on availability (A:L). The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability can affect resources beyond the initially vulnerable component, potentially impacting the entire application or connected systems. The affected product versions are unspecified but include versions up to 9.0. No patches are currently available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild as of the publication date (July 4, 2025). Given the nature of the plugin, which is used to manage and display image galleries via iframes on websites, the attack surface includes any web server hosting this plugin. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data stored in the database, such as user credentials, personal information, or configuration details, which could be leveraged for further attacks. The vulnerability requires authentication at a low privilege level, indicating that attackers need some access to the system but not administrative rights, which lowers the barrier for exploitation in environments where user accounts are easily compromised or created.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-30969 could be significant, especially for those relying on the gopiplus iFrame Images Gallery plugin in their web infrastructure. The high confidentiality impact means that sensitive customer data, intellectual property, or internal business information could be exposed, leading to regulatory non-compliance issues under GDPR and other data protection laws. Data breaches could result in heavy fines, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust. Additionally, the scope change implies that the vulnerability could be leveraged to access broader parts of the network or connected systems, potentially facilitating lateral movement or further compromise. The low availability impact suggests that denial of service is less likely, but the confidentiality breach alone is critical. Since the vulnerability requires low-level privileges, insider threats or compromised user accounts could be exploited to launch attacks. European organizations with public-facing websites using this plugin are at risk, particularly those in sectors handling sensitive data such as finance, healthcare, and government. The absence of patches increases the urgency for mitigation to prevent exploitation once proof-of-concept or exploit code becomes available.

1. Immediate mitigation should include auditing all web servers and applications to identify installations of the gopiplus iFrame Images Gallery plugin. 2. Restrict access to the plugin's administrative interfaces to trusted IP addresses or VPNs to reduce exposure. 3. Implement strict input validation and sanitization at the web application firewall (WAF) level to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the plugin's endpoints. 4. Monitor logs for unusual SQL query patterns or failed login attempts that could indicate exploitation attempts. 5. Enforce the principle of least privilege for user accounts with access to the plugin, ensuring that only necessary users have low-level privileges. 6. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling or removing the plugin if feasible, or isolating the affected systems from critical infrastructure. 7. Prepare for rapid deployment of patches once available by establishing a vulnerability management process that prioritizes this CVE. 8. Educate development and IT teams about secure coding practices and the risks of SQL injection to prevent similar vulnerabilities in custom or third-party components.