CVE-2025-49055 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability found in the kamleshyadav WP Lead Capturing Pages WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to and including 2.5. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary SQL code through unsanitized input fields. This leads to Blind SQL Injection, where attackers can infer database information by observing application behavior without direct output of data. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without any authentication or user interaction, increasing its risk profile significantly. Exploitation can result in unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or deletion, and potentially full system compromise if leveraged to execute further attacks such as privilege escalation or remote code execution. The plugin is commonly used to capture leads on WordPress sites, often storing sensitive customer information, making the impact of exploitation severe. No patches or official fixes have been released as of the publication date, and no known exploits have been detected in the wild, though the high CVSS score (9.8) indicates a critical threat. The vulnerability was reserved in May 2025 and published in January 2026 by Patchstack, a known vulnerability aggregator for WordPress plugins. The lack of patch links suggests that users must take immediate protective actions to mitigate risk.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-49055 is substantial. Many businesses in Europe rely on WordPress and associated plugins like WP Lead Capturing Pages for marketing and customer engagement. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, including personal identifiable information (PII), violating GDPR and other data protection regulations, resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage. The ability to alter or delete data threatens business continuity and data integrity. Additionally, attackers could leverage this vulnerability to implant malware or pivot to other internal systems, escalating the attack's scope. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which form a large part of the European economy and often use off-the-shelf plugins without rigorous security vetting, are particularly vulnerable. The critical severity and ease of exploitation mean that attackers can quickly compromise vulnerable sites, potentially leading to widespread incidents if not addressed promptly.

1. Immediately disable or uninstall the kamleshyadav WP Lead Capturing Pages plugin until a security patch is released. 2. Apply strict Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the plugin’s endpoints, focusing on blind SQLi attack signatures. 3. Conduct thorough audits of WordPress sites to identify the presence of this plugin and assess exposure. 4. Monitor database logs and web server logs for unusual or suspicious SQL queries indicative of injection attempts. 5. Implement least privilege principles on database accounts used by WordPress to limit the potential damage of SQL injection. 6. Educate site administrators about the risks and signs of exploitation to enable rapid incident response. 7. Once a patch is available, prioritize immediate testing and deployment. 8. Consider using security plugins that provide real-time vulnerability scanning and automatic blocking of malicious traffic. 9. Regularly back up website data and databases to enable recovery in case of compromise. 10. Engage with trusted security vendors or services for vulnerability management and incident response support.