CVE-2025-4203: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in tomdever wpForo Forum
The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to error‐based or time-based SQL Injection via the get_members() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.8 due to missing integer validation on the 'offset' and 'row_count' parameters. The function blindly interpolates 'row_count' into a 'LIMIT offset,row_count' clause using esc_sql() rather than enforcing numeric values. MySQL 5.x’s grammar allows a 'PROCEDURE ANALYSE' clause immediately after a LIMIT clause. Unauthenticated attackers controlling 'row_count' can append a stored‐procedure call, enabling error‐based or time‐based blind SQL injection that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-4203 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the wpForo Forum WordPress plugin, specifically in the get_members() function. The vulnerability stems from improper input validation on the 'offset' and 'row_count' parameters, which are used directly in a SQL LIMIT clause without enforcing numeric constraints. The esc_sql() function is used but does not prevent exploitation because MySQL 5.x allows a PROCEDURE ANALYSE clause after LIMIT, which attackers can exploit to perform error-based or time-based blind SQL injection. This allows unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.4.8. There is no vendor advisory or patch link provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to perform error-based or time-based blind SQL injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability directly but compromises confidentiality. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5 (High), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable get_members() functionality or applying custom input validation to enforce numeric constraints on 'offset' and 'row_count' parameters. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2025-4203: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in tomdever wpForo Forum
Description
The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to error‐based or time-based SQL Injection via the get_members() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.8 due to missing integer validation on the 'offset' and 'row_count' parameters. The function blindly interpolates 'row_count' into a 'LIMIT offset,row_count' clause using esc_sql() rather than enforcing numeric values. MySQL 5.x’s grammar allows a 'PROCEDURE ANALYSE' clause immediately after a LIMIT clause. Unauthenticated attackers controlling 'row_count' can append a stored‐procedure call, enabling error‐based or time‐based blind SQL injection that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-4203 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the wpForo Forum WordPress plugin, specifically in the get_members() function. The vulnerability stems from improper input validation on the 'offset' and 'row_count' parameters, which are used directly in a SQL LIMIT clause without enforcing numeric constraints. The esc_sql() function is used but does not prevent exploitation because MySQL 5.x allows a PROCEDURE ANALYSE clause after LIMIT, which attackers can exploit to perform error-based or time-based blind SQL injection. This allows unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.4.8. There is no vendor advisory or patch link provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to perform error-based or time-based blind SQL injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability directly but compromises confidentiality. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5 (High), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable get_members() functionality or applying custom input validation to enforce numeric constraints on 'offset' and 'row_count' parameters. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-01T17:33:14.175Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68fc745955d697d32d43908c
Added to database: 10/25/2025, 6:55:21 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:20:10 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 5:47:09 AM
Views: 501
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