CVE-2025-67928 is a critical security vulnerability classified as an SQL Injection flaw in the themesuite Automotive Listings product, affecting versions up to and including 18.6. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, enabling attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. Specifically, it allows Blind SQL Injection, where attackers can infer data by observing application behavior without direct data output. The exploit requires no authentication or user interaction and can be executed remotely over the network, making it highly accessible to threat actors. Successful exploitation compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the backend database, potentially exposing sensitive automotive listings data, user information, and enabling unauthorized data manipulation or deletion. The CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 reflects the critical nature of this vulnerability, with attack vector network (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and full impact on confidentiality (C:H), integrity (I:H), and availability (A:H). While no public exploits are currently known, the vulnerability’s characteristics make it a prime target for attackers seeking to exploit automotive sector web applications. The lack of available patches at the time of reporting necessitates immediate attention to mitigation strategies to prevent exploitation.

For European organizations, particularly those in the automotive sector using themesuite Automotive Listings, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive customer and vehicle data, potentially violating GDPR and other data protection regulations. Data integrity could be compromised, affecting business operations and trustworthiness of listings. Availability impacts could disrupt online services, causing operational downtime and financial losses. The automotive industry’s reliance on accurate and secure data makes this vulnerability particularly damaging. Additionally, reputational damage and regulatory penalties could arise from breaches. The remote, unauthenticated nature of the exploit increases the attack surface, making organizations with internet-facing installations especially vulnerable. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive defense, but the critical severity demands urgent action to avoid potential widespread exploitation.

1. Monitor themesuite’s official channels closely for security patches addressing CVE-2025-67928 and apply them immediately upon release. 2. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data fields to prevent injection of malicious SQL commands. 3. Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) configured to detect and block SQL Injection attempts, including Blind SQL Injection patterns. 4. Conduct thorough code reviews and security testing focusing on SQL query construction and parameterization to eliminate unsafe dynamic SQL usage. 5. Restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of a potential injection attack. 6. Employ database activity monitoring to detect anomalous queries indicative of exploitation attempts. 7. Segment and isolate critical systems to reduce lateral movement in case of compromise. 8. Educate development and security teams on secure coding practices and the risks of SQL Injection vulnerabilities. 9. Prepare incident response plans tailored to SQL Injection incidents to enable rapid containment and remediation. 10. Regularly back up databases and verify restoration procedures to mitigate data loss risks.