CVE-2025-22348
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the DynamicTags WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the database. Blind SQL injection means attackers can extract data without visible output. All WordPress sites using DynamicTags version 1.4.0 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- RTO GmbH DynamicTags WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including sensitive data theft, privilege escalation, and potential site takeover via administrative access.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of user information, plugin settings, and potentially WordPress configuration details.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, potentially only affecting non-sensitive data.
🎯 Exploit Status
Blind SQL injection requires specialized techniques but is well-documented in security literature.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.4.1 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/dynamictags/vulnerability/wordpress-dynamictags-plugin-1-4-0-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find DynamicTags plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd custom input validation to sanitize all user inputs before processing
Add input sanitization in plugin code: $clean_input = sanitize_text_field($_POST['input']);
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable or remove the DynamicTags plugin immediately
- Implement web application firewall with SQL injection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > DynamicTags version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=dynamictags --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.4.1 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in WordPress debug logs
- Multiple failed SQL query attempts from single IP
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL syntax in parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("SQL syntax" OR "database error" OR "mysql_error")