CVE-2025-58788 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) identified in the Saad Iqbal License Manager plugin for WooCommerce, affecting versions up to 3.0.12. This vulnerability allows an attacker with authenticated access (PR:H) to perform Blind SQL Injection attacks remotely (AV:N) without requiring user interaction (UI:N). The vulnerability arises due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, enabling attackers to inject malicious SQL code. The scope is classified as changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability can affect resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. The impact on confidentiality is high (C:H), allowing attackers to potentially extract sensitive data from the backend database. Integrity impact is none (I:N), and availability impact is low (A:L), indicating limited or no direct modification or denial of service effects. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have some level of privileges on the system, which typically means a compromised or low-level user account within the WooCommerce environment. Exploitation does not require user interaction, increasing the risk if credentials are leaked or weak. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability affects a widely used WordPress plugin that manages software licenses, which is critical for e-commerce operations relying on WooCommerce. The Blind SQL Injection nature means attackers can extract data by observing application responses or timing, making it stealthy and potentially impactful over time if exploited.

For European organizations using WooCommerce with the Saad Iqbal License Manager plugin, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality of sensitive customer and business data stored in backend databases. Attackers could extract license keys, customer information, or other proprietary data, leading to intellectual property theft, customer trust erosion, and regulatory compliance violations such as GDPR breaches. The requirement for authenticated access limits immediate exploitation but does not eliminate risk, especially in environments with weak access controls or compromised credentials. The changed scope indicates potential for lateral movement or broader data exposure within the affected systems. Given the critical role of e-commerce platforms in European digital economies, successful exploitation could disrupt business operations, cause financial losses, and damage reputations. Additionally, the lack of available patches increases the window of exposure, necessitating urgent mitigation efforts.

1. Immediate mitigation should focus on restricting access to the WooCommerce administrative interfaces and the License Manager plugin to trusted users only, employing strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA). 2. Conduct a thorough review and hardening of user privileges to ensure minimal necessary access, reducing the risk of authenticated attackers exploiting the vulnerability. 3. Monitor logs for unusual SQL query patterns or anomalous access behaviors indicative of Blind SQL Injection attempts. 4. Implement Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block SQL Injection payloads targeting the License Manager endpoints. 5. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if feasible, or isolating the affected system to limit exposure. 6. Regularly update and patch WordPress, WooCommerce, and all plugins to maintain security hygiene. 7. Prepare incident response plans to quickly address any signs of exploitation, including database integrity checks and forensic analysis. 8. Engage with the vendor or security community to obtain updates or unofficial patches and share threat intelligence.