CVE-2025-22519 Overview
CVE-2025-22519 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in the eDoc Easy Tables WordPress plugin developed by jerodmoore. The flaw exists in all versions up to and including 1.29 and stems from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands [CWE-89]. An authenticated attacker with low privileges can inject arbitrary SQL statements through vulnerable plugin parameters. The vulnerability carries a network attack vector with a scope change, meaning impact extends beyond the vulnerable component. Successful exploitation enables unauthorized read access to database contents and partial availability impact on the WordPress instance.
Critical Impact
An authenticated attacker can extract sensitive WordPress database contents, including user credentials, session tokens, and configuration secrets, by injecting SQL through the eDoc Easy Tables plugin.
Affected Products
- jerodmoore eDoc Easy Tables WordPress plugin (edoc-easy-tables)
- All versions from initial release through 1.29
- WordPress sites with the plugin installed and active
Discovery Timeline
- 2025-01-07 - CVE-2025-22519 published to the National Vulnerability Database
- 2026-06-17 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-22519
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability resides in the eDoc Easy Tables plugin's handling of user-supplied input within SQL query construction. The plugin fails to apply proper sanitization or parameterized queries to inputs that reach database calls. An attacker with at least Contributor-level access can inject crafted SQL fragments that alter query semantics. Because the CVSS scope is changed, the injected SQL affects resources beyond the plugin itself, including the broader WordPress database tables such as wp_users and wp_options. The vulnerability primarily enables confidentiality breaches alongside partial availability disruption through resource-intensive queries.
Root Cause
The root cause is improper neutralization of special characters used in SQL commands [CWE-89]. The plugin concatenates request parameters directly into SQL statements rather than using the WordPress $wpdb->prepare() API. This pattern allows quote characters, SQL keywords, and union operators to escape intended query boundaries.
Attack Vector
Exploitation requires network access to the WordPress site and an authenticated low-privilege account. The attacker submits crafted parameters to a plugin endpoint that flows into a SQL query. By appending UNION SELECT statements or boolean-based payloads, the attacker extracts data from arbitrary tables. No user interaction is required to trigger the injection once authenticated. The vulnerability mechanism is documented in the Patchstack advisory.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-22519
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual HTTP POST or GET requests to edoc-easy-tables plugin endpoints containing SQL meta-characters such as ', --, UNION, SELECT, or SLEEP(
- Web server access logs showing long, URL-encoded parameter values directed at plugin AJAX handlers or admin-ajax.php actions referencing eDoc Easy Tables
- Database error messages in PHP logs referencing MySQL syntax errors originating from plugin queries
- Unexpected outbound queries against wp_users, wp_usermeta, or wp_options from low-privilege user sessions
Detection Strategies
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) ruleset that inspects requests to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php and plugin endpoints for SQL injection patterns
- Enable MySQL general query logging in staging environments to baseline legitimate plugin queries and identify anomalous statements
- Correlate authenticated user activity with database query patterns to flag Contributor or Author accounts issuing administrative-level queries
Monitoring Recommendations
- Monitor WordPress audit logs for unexpected privilege changes or new administrator accounts following plugin activity
- Track failed and successful logins from accounts that interact with the eDoc Easy Tables plugin
- Alert on database error rates exceeding baseline thresholds for the WordPress MySQL instance
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-22519
Immediate Actions Required
- Deactivate and remove the eDoc Easy Tables plugin until a patched release is confirmed installed
- Audit all WordPress user accounts and reset passwords for Contributor-level and higher roles
- Review database for unauthorized modifications, particularly in wp_users and wp_options tables
- Rotate WordPress secret keys defined in wp-config.php to invalidate stolen session tokens
Patch Information
No fixed version has been published in the NVD record at the time of writing. The vulnerability affects all versions through 1.29. Site administrators should consult the Patchstack advisory for updates on a vendor patch.
Workarounds
- Restrict plugin endpoint access using .htaccess rules or web server ACLs limiting requests to trusted IP addresses
- Apply a virtual patch through a WAF that blocks SQL injection payloads targeting eDoc Easy Tables parameters
- Enforce least-privilege account policies and remove unnecessary Contributor or Author accounts that could be leveraged for exploitation
- Enable WordPress security plugins that provide runtime SQL query inspection for known plugin vulnerabilities
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