CVE-2025-9199 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the gopiplus Woo superb slideshow transition gallery with random effect plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 9.1. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89) due to insufficient escaping of user-supplied parameters in the 'woo-superb-slideshow' shortcode. Specifically, the plugin fails to adequately sanitize input before incorporating it into SQL queries, allowing an authenticated attacker with Contributor-level access or higher to append arbitrary SQL commands. This can lead to unauthorized extraction of sensitive data from the underlying database. The attack vector is network-based, does not require user interaction, and has low attack complexity, but requires the attacker to have some privileges on the WordPress site. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability directly but compromises confidentiality by exposing sensitive information. No patches have been linked yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild as of the publication date. The vulnerability was reserved in August 2025 and published in October 2025, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (medium severity).

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality of data stored in WordPress databases using the affected plugin. Attackers with Contributor-level access can exploit the flaw to extract sensitive information such as user data, credentials, or business-critical content. This can lead to data breaches, regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations), reputational damage, and potential financial losses. Since WordPress is widely used across Europe for corporate websites, e-commerce platforms, and media outlets, the impact can be broad, especially for organizations that allow Contributor-level roles to multiple users or third parties. The vulnerability does not directly affect system availability or data integrity but can be a stepping stone for further attacks if sensitive data is exposed. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as exploit code could emerge rapidly given the low complexity of the attack.

European organizations should take immediate steps to mitigate this vulnerability beyond generic advice: 1) Restrict Contributor-level access strictly to trusted users and review user roles to minimize privilege exposure. 2) Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules specifically targeting SQL Injection attempts on the 'woo-superb-slideshow' shortcode parameters. 3) Monitor database query logs for unusual or unexpected SQL commands that could indicate exploitation attempts. 4) Apply input validation and sanitization at the application layer if possible, or disable the vulnerable shortcode if not essential. 5) Stay alert for official patches or updates from gopiplus and apply them promptly once available. 6) Conduct security audits on WordPress plugins and remove or replace plugins that are no longer maintained or have known vulnerabilities. 7) Educate site administrators and developers about the risks of SQL Injection and secure coding practices related to user input handling.