CVE-2025-39395
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the WPAMS WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. It affects all WordPress sites using WPAMS plugin versions up to 44.0 (released August 17, 2023). Attackers can potentially steal sensitive data, modify database contents, or gain administrative access.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress WPAMS (Apartment Management System) 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 leading to data theft, privilege escalation to WordPress administrator, and potential server takeover if database user has elevated privileges.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of sensitive information (user credentials, personal data, payment information) and potential website defacement or content manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and database user privilege restrictions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly exploited with automated tools. The vulnerability details are publicly available, making exploitation straightforward for attackers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 44.0 (17-08-2023)
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find WPAMS plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and remove the plugin immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block malicious requests.
Input Validation Filter
allImplement custom input validation to sanitize all user inputs before processing.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately disable the WPAMS plugin via WordPress admin or by renaming the plugin directory
- Implement strict network segmentation and restrict database access to only necessary services
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for WPAMS version. If version is 44.0 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name=wpams --field=version (if WP-CLI installed)Verify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify WPAMS plugin version is higher than 44.0 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in WordPress logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful admin access
- Unexpected database queries in MySQL logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL keywords in parameters (SELECT, UNION, DROP, etc.)
- Unusual traffic patterns to wp-admin or plugin-specific endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("SQL syntax" OR "database error" OR "wpams")