CVE-2025-24665 Overview
A critical SQL Injection vulnerability has been identified in the Eniture Technology Small Package Quotes – Unishippers Edition WordPress plugin. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL commands through the network, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive database information and compromising the integrity of WordPress installations using this plugin.
Critical Impact
This SQL Injection vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, allowing attackers to extract sensitive data from the WordPress database, potentially including user credentials, customer information, and other confidential data stored by the affected plugin.
Affected Products
- Small Package Quotes – Unishippers Edition versions up to and including 2.4.8
- WordPress installations with the vulnerable plugin version installed
- E-commerce sites utilizing the Unishippers shipping quote functionality
Discovery Timeline
- 2025-01-27 - CVE-2025-24665 published to NVD
- 2025-01-27 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-24665
Vulnerability Analysis
This vulnerability is classified as CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command). The Small Package Quotes – Unishippers Edition plugin fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL queries. This allows attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting malicious SQL syntax through vulnerable input parameters.
The network-accessible nature of this vulnerability combined with the lack of authentication requirements makes it particularly dangerous. An attacker can potentially access, modify, or delete data within the WordPress database, including sensitive information such as user accounts, order details, and configuration settings.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability lies in the improper neutralization of special elements within user input that is subsequently used in SQL commands. The plugin does not implement adequate input validation or parameterized queries when processing user-supplied data, allowing SQL metacharacters to be interpreted as part of the SQL command structure rather than as literal data.
Attack Vector
The attack can be executed remotely over the network without requiring authentication or user interaction. An attacker can craft malicious HTTP requests containing SQL injection payloads targeting vulnerable parameters in the plugin. Upon processing these requests, the injected SQL commands are executed against the WordPress database with the privileges of the database user configured for the WordPress installation.
The vulnerability allows attackers to potentially perform the following actions:
- Extract sensitive data from the database (data exfiltration)
- Modify or delete existing records
- Bypass authentication mechanisms
- Escalate privileges within the application
- In some configurations, execute operating system commands
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-24665
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual database queries in MySQL/MariaDB slow query logs containing SQL injection patterns such as UNION SELECT, OR 1=1, or encoded SQL syntax
- Web server access logs showing requests to the plugin endpoints with suspicious parameters containing SQL metacharacters (single quotes, double dashes, semicolons)
- Unexpected database modifications or data extraction patterns observed in database audit logs
- Anomalous outbound network traffic indicating potential data exfiltration
Detection Strategies
- Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block common SQL injection patterns targeting WordPress plugins
- Enable and monitor MySQL/MariaDB query logging to identify malicious SQL statements
- Implement intrusion detection system (IDS) signatures for SQL injection attack patterns
- Review WordPress access logs for requests to /wp-content/plugins/small-package-quotes-unishippers-edition/ endpoints with abnormal parameters
Monitoring Recommendations
- Monitor database query logs for unusual UNION, SELECT, or data extraction patterns
- Set up alerts for multiple failed or malformed database queries from the same source
- Track plugin-related HTTP requests for anomalous input patterns
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-24665
Immediate Actions Required
- Update the Small Package Quotes – Unishippers Edition plugin to a patched version immediately if available
- If no patch is available, consider temporarily deactivating the plugin until a fix is released
- Implement WAF rules to block SQL injection attempts targeting the vulnerable plugin
- Review database logs and audit trails for any signs of exploitation
Patch Information
This vulnerability affects Small Package Quotes – Unishippers Edition versions through 2.4.8. Organizations should check the Patchstack WordPress Vulnerability Database for the latest security advisory and patch availability. Plugin updates can be applied through the WordPress admin dashboard or by downloading the latest version from the plugin repository.
Workarounds
- Temporarily disable the Small Package Quotes – Unishippers Edition plugin until a patch is applied
- Implement WAF rules to filter SQL injection payloads in requests to the plugin
- Restrict access to the WordPress admin panel to trusted IP addresses
- Consider using a WordPress security plugin that provides runtime application self-protection (RASP) capabilities
# WordPress CLI command to deactivate the vulnerable plugin
wp plugin deactivate small-package-quotes-unishippers-edition
# Verify plugin status
wp plugin status small-package-quotes-unishippers-edition
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