CVE-2025-46455
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in WP HRM LITE WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. All WordPress sites using WP HRM LITE version 1.1 or earlier are affected, potentially exposing sensitive HR data and system access.
💻 Affected Systems
- IndigoThemes WP HRM LITE
⚠️ 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, remote code execution, and full site takeover.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive HR data (employee records, salaries, personal information) and potential administrative access to WordPress.
If Mitigated
Limited data exposure if proper input validation and WAF rules are in place, but SQL injection attempts still pose risk.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins are frequently exploited in the wild, especially when public PoC exists.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.1
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find WP HRM LITE. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allImplement WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting WP HRM endpoints.
Input Validation Rules
allAdd custom input validation for all WP HRM form fields using WordPress hooks.
add_filter('preprocess_comment', 'custom_sql_filter');
function custom_sql_filter($data) { return preg_replace('/[^a-zA-Z0-9@._-]/', '', $data); }
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately disable WP HRM LITE plugin via WordPress admin or by renaming plugin directory
- Implement network segmentation to isolate WordPress instance and restrict database access
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WP HRM LITE version 1.1 or earlier.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name=wp-hrm-lite --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin is either updated to version after 1.1 or completely removed from plugins directory.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts via WP HRM endpoints
- Unexpected database schema changes
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL injection patterns to /wp-content/plugins/wp-hrm-lite/ endpoints
- Unusual outbound database connections from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*wp-hrm-lite*" AND (query="*UNION*" OR query="*SELECT*" OR query="*INSERT*" OR query="*DELETE*"))