CVE-2025-47682 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) found in the Cozy Vision Technologies Pvt. Ltd. plugin "SMS Alert Order Notifications – WooCommerce." This vulnerability affects versions up to 3.8.2 of the plugin. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to inject malicious SQL queries directly into the backend database. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.3, indicating a critical severity level. The vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L shows that the attack can be performed remotely over the network without any privileges or user interaction, and it impacts confidentiality with a high impact, while integrity is not affected and availability impact is low. The scope is changed, meaning the vulnerability affects resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. The plugin integrates with WooCommerce, a widely used e-commerce platform on WordPress, to send SMS alerts for order notifications. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow attackers to extract sensitive customer data, including personal and order information, from the underlying database. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the ease of exploitation and the critical impact on confidentiality make this a significant threat. The lack of available patches at the time of publication increases the urgency for mitigation. Given the plugin’s role in e-commerce environments, exploitation could lead to data breaches, loss of customer trust, and regulatory compliance issues, especially under GDPR in Europe.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a substantial risk due to the widespread use of WooCommerce in online retail and small-to-medium enterprises. A successful SQL injection attack could lead to unauthorized disclosure of customer data, including personally identifiable information (PII), payment details, and order histories. This would not only harm the organization's reputation but also expose them to heavy fines under the EU's GDPR regulations. Additionally, the breach of confidentiality could facilitate further attacks such as identity theft or fraud. The critical nature of the vulnerability, combined with the lack of authentication and user interaction requirements, means attackers can exploit it remotely and at scale. This could disrupt business operations and erode consumer confidence in e-commerce platforms. Furthermore, the changed scope impact suggests that the vulnerability could affect other connected systems or services, amplifying the potential damage. European organizations relying on this plugin for SMS notifications in their WooCommerce stores should consider this a high-priority security issue.

1. Immediate action should be to monitor Cozy Vision Technologies’ official channels for patches or updates addressing CVE-2025-47682 and apply them as soon as they become available. 2. Until a patch is released, disable or uninstall the SMS Alert Order Notifications plugin if feasible, or restrict access to the affected WooCommerce endpoints via web application firewalls (WAFs) with SQL injection detection and prevention rules tailored to block suspicious payloads targeting this plugin. 3. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user inputs related to order notifications, even if this requires custom development or temporary plugin replacement. 4. Conduct thorough security audits and penetration testing focused on SQL injection vectors in the WooCommerce environment. 5. Employ database activity monitoring to detect anomalous queries indicative of injection attempts. 6. Enforce least privilege principles on the database user accounts used by WooCommerce and the plugin to limit the potential impact of a successful injection. 7. Educate IT and security teams about this vulnerability to ensure rapid detection and response. 8. Maintain regular backups of databases and critical systems to enable recovery in case of compromise.