CVE-2025-52720
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the Super Store Finder WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. All WordPress sites running Super Store Finder version 7.5 or earlier are affected, potentially exposing sensitive data.
💻 Affected Systems
- Super Store Finder 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, data manipulation, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution via database functions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access, extraction of sensitive information (user credentials, personal data), and potential site defacement.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, potentially only read access to non-sensitive data.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly exploited with automated tools. The public disclosure increases likelihood of weaponization.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 7.5
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Super Store Finder and check for updates. 4. Update to latest version. 5. If no update available, disable and remove the plugin.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the Super Store Finder plugin to prevent exploitation
wp plugin deactivate superstorefinder-wp
Web Application Firewall
allImplement WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries at application level
- Restrict database user permissions to minimum required privileges
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Super Store Finder version. If version is 7.5 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get superstorefinder-wp --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is updated beyond 7.5 and test functionality remains intact.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL query patterns in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts or unusual parameter values in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL syntax in parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (url="*superstorefinder*" AND (param="*UNION*" OR param="*SELECT*" OR param="*INSERT*" OR param="*DELETE*"))