Overview
The vulnerability CVE-2025-31565 exposes systems to potential SQL Injection attacks. This flaw exists in the software WPSmartContracts, affecting all versions through 2.0.10. SQL Injection is a code injection technique that attackers use to exploit a security vulnerability occurring in the database layer of an application. This vulnerability is of high significance as it could lead to system compromise or data leakage, posing a serious threat to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-31565
Severity: Critical (9.3 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
Affected Products
No phone number, email, or personal info required.
Product | Affected Versions
WPSmartContracts | Up to and including 2.0.10
How the Exploit Works
The improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands in WPSmartContracts allows for Blind SQL Injection. In this type of injection attack, an attacker can control the structure of an SQL query and manipulate the database by injecting malicious SQL code. The attacker may not see the result of the executed query; however, they can still cause serious damage, such as unauthorized viewing, modification, or deletion of data.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This is a hypothetical HTTP request that includes a malicious SQL command:
POST /api/wpsmartcontracts HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "contract_id": "1 OR 1=1 --" }In the example above, the ‘contract_id’ parameter is manipulated to execute the SQL command ‘1 OR 1=1’. This command is always true, and therefore the system would return all contract entries from the database, potentially exposing sensitive data.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the vendor patch as soon as possible. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary protection by detecting and blocking SQL Injection attempts. Regularly updating software, using prepared statements with parameterized queries, and employing a least privilege policy on the database login used by the application are also good practices to prevent SQL Injection attacks.