CVE-2025-9441: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in iatspaymentsdev iATS Online Forms
The iATS Online Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.2 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-9441 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the iATS Online Forms WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.2). The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'order' parameter, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to append malicious SQL queries. This occurs due to insufficient escaping of user input and lack of proper query preparation, enabling potential unauthorized data extraction from the backend database. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial privileges required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to extract sensitive information from the database via time-based SQL Injection. The vulnerability does not impact data integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'order' parameter. Avoid using affected plugin versions in sensitive environments.
CVE-2025-9441: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in iatspaymentsdev iATS Online Forms
Description
The iATS Online Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.2 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-9441 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the iATS Online Forms WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.2). The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'order' parameter, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to append malicious SQL queries. This occurs due to insufficient escaping of user input and lack of proper query preparation, enabling potential unauthorized data extraction from the backend database. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial privileges required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to extract sensitive information from the database via time-based SQL Injection. The vulnerability does not impact data integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'order' parameter. Avoid using affected plugin versions in sensitive environments.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-25T13:47:28.404Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68b12d70ad5a09ad00741adf
Added to database: 8/29/2025, 4:32:48 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:01:17 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 3:28:25 AM
Views: 136
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