CVE-2025-49328 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) found in the Agile Logix Store Locator WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to 1.5.1. SQL Injection vulnerabilities occur when user-supplied input is improperly sanitized or neutralized before being included in SQL queries, allowing an attacker to manipulate the database query. In this case, the vulnerability allows an attacker with high privileges (PR:H) to execute crafted SQL commands remotely (AV:N) without requiring user interaction (UI:N). The vulnerability impacts confidentiality significantly (C:H) by potentially exposing sensitive data stored in the database, while integrity is not directly affected (I:N), and availability impact is low (A:L). The scope is changed (S:C), indicating that exploitation could affect resources beyond the initially vulnerable component, possibly impacting the entire WordPress installation or connected systems. Since the vulnerability requires high privileges, exploitation is limited to authenticated users with elevated rights, such as administrators or editors, who can interact with the Store Locator plugin. The lack of known exploits in the wild suggests it is not yet actively exploited, but the high CVSS score (7.6) and the nature of SQL Injection make it a critical concern for affected sites. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, which could allow attackers to extract sensitive data from the backend database, potentially including user information, credentials, or business data. The absence of available patches at the time of publication increases the urgency for mitigation and monitoring.

For European organizations using the Agile Logix Store Locator WordPress plugin, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to data confidentiality. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive customer or business data, undermining GDPR compliance and potentially resulting in regulatory penalties and reputational damage. Since the plugin is used for store location services, attackers might gain access to location data, customer interactions, or internal business information. The requirement for high privileges limits the attack surface to insiders or compromised accounts, but insider threats or credential theft could facilitate exploitation. The changed scope means that exploitation could affect other parts of the WordPress environment, potentially leading to broader data exposure or lateral movement within the web infrastructure. Given the widespread use of WordPress in Europe and the importance of data protection regulations, organizations must prioritize addressing this vulnerability to avoid data breaches and maintain trust with customers and partners.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting access to the Store Locator plugin to only trusted users with necessary privileges and monitoring for unusual activity from authenticated users. 2. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules tailored to detect and block SQL Injection attempts targeting the plugin's endpoints. 3. Conduct a thorough audit of user privileges to ensure no unnecessary high-privilege accounts exist, and enforce strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrative users. 4. Monitor logs for suspicious SQL query patterns or errors indicative of injection attempts. 5. Since no patch is available yet, consider temporarily disabling or removing the Store Locator plugin if feasible until a secure version is released. 6. Prepare for rapid deployment of patches once available by maintaining an up-to-date inventory of affected systems. 7. Educate administrators and developers about secure coding practices and the risks of SQL Injection to prevent similar vulnerabilities in custom plugins or themes.