CVE-2025-67516 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the Agile Logix Store Locator WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to and including 1.6.2. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special characters in SQL commands, enabling attackers to perform Blind SQL Injection attacks. Blind SQL Injection allows attackers to infer database information by sending crafted queries and analyzing responses, even when direct data output is not available. This vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, making it highly exploitable remotely over the network. Exploitation can lead to unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or deletion, and potentially full control over the backend database. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 reflects the ease of exploitation (network vector, low attack complexity), no privileges required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the critical nature and common use of WordPress and this plugin make it a high-risk threat. The lack of available patches at the time of disclosure increases urgency for mitigation. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous for websites that store sensitive customer or business data in their databases, as attackers could extract or manipulate this information. The plugin’s role in providing store location services means that many retail and service organizations could be affected, potentially disrupting customer access and trust.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a severe risk to data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Retailers and service providers using the Agile Logix Store Locator plugin on WordPress sites could suffer data breaches exposing customer information, business intelligence, or payment data. The ability to execute arbitrary SQL commands could lead to database corruption or deletion, causing service outages and loss of customer trust. Regulatory implications under GDPR are significant, as unauthorized data access or loss could result in heavy fines and reputational damage. The disruption of store locator functionality could impact customer experience and sales. Given the critical CVSS score and unauthenticated remote exploitability, attackers could automate attacks at scale, targeting multiple organizations across Europe. The threat is especially acute for small to medium enterprises that may lack robust security monitoring or patch management processes. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive defense, but the risk of rapid weaponization is high.

European organizations should immediately audit their WordPress installations to identify use of the Agile Logix Store Locator plugin, particularly versions up to 1.6.2. Until an official patch is released, organizations should consider disabling or removing the plugin to eliminate exposure. Implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns can provide interim protection. Input validation and sanitization should be enforced at the application level if customizations exist. Monitoring database query logs for unusual or repetitive patterns indicative of blind SQL injection attempts is recommended. Organizations should also review access controls and ensure least privilege principles are applied to database accounts used by WordPress. Regular backups of website and database content should be maintained to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise. Once a patch is available, prompt testing and deployment are critical. Additionally, organizations should educate their IT and security teams about this vulnerability and monitor threat intelligence feeds for emerging exploit reports.