CVE-2025-7036 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability affecting the CleverReach® WP plugin for WordPress, specifically all versions up to and including 1.5.20. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands (CWE-89). It is a time-based SQL Injection flaw that occurs via the 'title' parameter, which is insufficiently escaped and improperly handled in the SQL query construction. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject additional SQL queries into existing ones, enabling them to extract sensitive information from the backend database. The vulnerability does not require any authentication or user interaction, making it remotely exploitable over the network. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting its high severity due to the potential confidentiality impact and ease of exploitation. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the vulnerability's nature and exposure in a popular WordPress plugin make it a significant risk. The lack of patches at the time of publication further increases the urgency for mitigation. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), with low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and no user interaction needed (UI:N). The scope is unchanged (S:U), and the impact is primarily on confidentiality (C:H), with no direct impact on integrity or availability. This vulnerability could allow attackers to extract sensitive data such as user credentials, email lists, or other confidential information stored in the database, potentially leading to data breaches and privacy violations.

For European organizations using the CleverReach® WP plugin, this vulnerability poses a significant risk of data exposure. CleverReach is widely used for email marketing and customer relationship management, often handling sensitive customer data including personal information and contact details. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of this data, violating GDPR and other data protection regulations, resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage. Additionally, extracted data could be leveraged for further phishing or social engineering attacks targeting European customers or employees. The fact that exploitation requires no authentication and no user interaction means that attackers can remotely and stealthily access sensitive information. This is particularly concerning for organizations in sectors with strict compliance requirements such as finance, healthcare, and public administration. The vulnerability could also undermine trust in digital marketing platforms and impact business continuity if exploited at scale. Although no active exploits are reported yet, the high severity and ease of exploitation necessitate immediate attention to prevent potential breaches.

1. Immediate upgrade: Organizations should monitor for and apply any official patches or updates released by CleverReach addressing CVE-2025-7036. If no patch is available, consider temporarily disabling the plugin to eliminate exposure. 2. Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy and configure a WAF with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'title' parameter in CleverReach WP plugin requests. 3. Input validation and sanitization: Implement additional input validation at the web server or application level to reject suspicious input patterns before they reach the plugin. 4. Database monitoring: Enable database activity monitoring to detect anomalous queries indicative of injection attempts. 5. Principle of least privilege: Restrict database user permissions used by the plugin to read-only access where possible, limiting the impact of injection. 6. Incident response readiness: Prepare to investigate and respond to potential data breaches involving CleverReach data, including logging and alerting on suspicious access. 7. Vendor communication: Engage with CleverReach support to obtain timelines for patches and guidance on secure configurations. 8. Alternative solutions: Evaluate alternative email marketing plugins or platforms with stronger security postures if patching is delayed.