CVE-2025-49050 is a vulnerability classified as an improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, commonly known as SQL Injection, found in the WordPress plugin 'WP Lead Capturing Pages' developed by kamleshyadav. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.5. The flaw allows an attacker with low privileges (PR:L) to inject malicious SQL commands into the backend database through unsanitized input fields, leading to blind SQL injection attacks. Blind SQL injection means the attacker can infer data from the database by observing application behavior or response times, even if direct output is not returned. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.8, indicating a high severity with network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). Exploitation does not require user interaction but does require some level of authenticated access, which may be typical for users with access to the lead capture plugin interface. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the vulnerability poses a significant risk due to the potential for data exfiltration, unauthorized data modification, and disruption of services. The lack of available patches at the time of publication increases the urgency for mitigation. The vulnerability is particularly critical for organizations relying on this plugin for lead management and data collection, as attackers could leverage this flaw to compromise sensitive customer data and disrupt business operations.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-49050 can be severe. The vulnerability allows attackers to extract sensitive data such as customer leads, personal information, and business intelligence stored in the WordPress database. This could lead to data breaches violating GDPR regulations, resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage. Integrity of data can be compromised, allowing attackers to alter or delete critical lead information, impacting sales and marketing operations. Availability may also be affected if attackers execute commands that disrupt the database or application functionality, causing downtime. Organizations using this plugin in sectors such as finance, healthcare, or e-commerce are at heightened risk due to the sensitivity of the data involved. The requirement for low-level privileges means insider threats or compromised user accounts can be leveraged to exploit this vulnerability. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive defense, but the high CVSS score and ease of exploitation necessitate urgent attention to prevent future attacks.

1. Monitor the vendor's communications closely and apply security patches immediately once available to address CVE-2025-49050. 2. Until a patch is released, restrict access to the WP Lead Capturing Pages plugin to only trusted and necessary users, minimizing the risk of exploitation by limiting authenticated users. 3. Implement Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the plugin's endpoints. 4. Conduct thorough input validation and sanitization on all user inputs interacting with the plugin, ideally by deploying additional security plugins or custom code to enforce strict filtering. 5. Regularly audit WordPress user accounts and permissions to ensure no unnecessary privileges are granted, reducing the attack surface. 6. Enable detailed logging and monitoring of database queries and application behavior to detect anomalous activities indicative of blind SQL injection attempts. 7. Consider isolating the WordPress environment or the plugin's database access with least privilege principles to limit potential damage. 8. Educate administrators and developers about the risks of SQL injection and secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in custom or third-party plugins.