CVE-2025-22527
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the Yamna Khawaja Mailing Group Listserv WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. All WordPress sites using this plugin from version n/a through 2.0.9 are affected, potentially compromising sensitive data.
💻 Affected Systems
- Yamna Khawaja Mailing Group Listserv 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 data theft, modification, or deletion; potential privilege escalation to administrative access; possible remote code execution through database functions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to mailing list subscriber data, email addresses, and user information stored in the database; potential data exfiltration.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries in place; database permissions restricting write access would prevent data modification.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of SQL injection techniques and WordPress database structure. No public exploit code is currently available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 2.1.0 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Mailing Group Listserv' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 2.1.0+ from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wp-mailing-group
Web Application Firewall Rules
allImplement WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting this plugin
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all user inputs
- Apply principle of least privilege to database user accounts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins for 'Mailing Group Listserv' version ≤2.0.9Check Version:
wp plugin get wp-mailing-group --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 2.1.0 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual database queries containing SQL injection patterns
- Multiple failed login attempts or unusual admin panel access
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL injection payloads targeting plugin endpoints
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (url="*mailing-group*" AND (payload="*UNION*" OR payload="*SELECT*" OR payload="*INSERT*" OR payload="*DELETE*"))