CVE-2025-22710
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the StoreApps Smart Manager WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the database. It affects all versions up to 8.52.0, potentially compromising websites using this plugin for e-commerce management.
💻 Affected Systems
- StoreApps Smart Manager for WP e-Commerce
⚠️ 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 customer data (PII, payment info), administrative credential theft, website defacement, or full system takeover.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of user information, plugin/theme manipulation, privilege escalation, or database corruption.
If Mitigated
Limited information disclosure or denial of service if database permissions are properly restricted.
🎯 Exploit Status
Blind SQL injection requires specialized tools and techniques but is well-documented. Authentication status unknown from available information.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 8.53.0 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Smart Manager for WP e-Commerce'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 8.53.0+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
WordPressDisable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate smart-manager-for-wp-e-commerce
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) with SQL injection rules
- Restrict database user permissions to minimum required
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin > Plugins > Smart Manager version. If version is 8.52.0 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get smart-manager-for-wp-e-commerce --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 8.53.0 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts
- Unexpected plugin file modifications
Network Indicators:
- SQL syntax in HTTP parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND ("sqlmap" OR "UNION SELECT" OR "information_schema" OR "sleep(")