CVE-2025-49049 identifies an SQL Injection vulnerability in the ZoomIt DZS Video Gallery plugin, a tool commonly used to embed and manage video galleries on websites. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code. This flaw affects all versions up to and including 12.37. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have low-level privileges (PR:L) but does not require user interaction (UI:N), and it can be exploited remotely over the network (AV:N). Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the backend database, including unauthorized data disclosure (confidentiality), data modification or deletion (integrity), and potential denial of service (availability). The CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 reflects these impacts, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the vulnerability's characteristics make it a prime target for attackers seeking to leverage SQL Injection for data exfiltration or further system compromise. The plugin is often used in WordPress environments, which are prevalent globally, including Europe. The lack of available patches at the time of reporting necessitates immediate mitigation efforts to reduce risk.

For European organizations, exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to significant data breaches, exposing sensitive customer or business information stored in the backend databases. This could result in regulatory penalties under GDPR due to unauthorized data disclosure. Integrity of data could be compromised, affecting business operations, content authenticity, and trustworthiness of websites. Availability impacts could disrupt services relying on the plugin, causing downtime and reputational damage. Attackers could leverage the vulnerability to pivot into deeper network segments, increasing the risk of broader compromise. Organizations in sectors such as e-commerce, media, education, and government that rely on video gallery plugins for content delivery are particularly at risk. The potential for remote exploitation without user interaction increases the likelihood of automated attacks targeting vulnerable installations across Europe.

1. Monitor ZoomIt vendor communications closely and apply security patches immediately once released for DZS Video Gallery versions up to 12.37. 2. Until patches are available, implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied inputs related to the plugin to block malicious SQL payloads. 3. Deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules specifically targeting SQL Injection patterns to detect and block exploitation attempts. 4. Restrict plugin access and database permissions to the minimum necessary, limiting the potential impact of exploitation. 5. Conduct thorough security audits of all web applications using the plugin to identify and remediate any insecure configurations. 6. Enable detailed logging and monitoring to detect suspicious activities indicative of SQL Injection attempts. 7. Educate web administrators and developers about secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in custom integrations. 8. Consider temporary disabling or replacing the plugin with a more secure alternative if immediate patching is not feasible.