CVE-2025-47599 Overview
CVE-2025-47599 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability affecting the Facturante WordPress plugin. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL statements through the application. This flaw affects all versions of Facturante from the initial release through version 1.11.
Critical Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this SQL Injection vulnerability to extract sensitive data from the WordPress database, potentially compromising user credentials, personal information, and other confidential data stored by the affected plugin.
Affected Products
- Facturante WordPress Plugin versions through 1.11
- WordPress installations using the vulnerable Facturante plugin
Discovery Timeline
- May 23, 2025 - CVE-2025-47599 published to NVD
- May 23, 2025 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-47599
Vulnerability Analysis
This SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) exists in the Facturante WordPress plugin due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL queries. The vulnerability is network-accessible and requires no authentication or user interaction to exploit, making it particularly dangerous for public-facing WordPress installations.
The attack scope extends beyond the vulnerable component, potentially allowing attackers to access data across the entire WordPress database. While the primary impact is on data confidentiality, there is also a limited availability impact that could affect normal plugin operations.
Root Cause
The root cause of CVE-2025-47599 is the failure to properly sanitize, escape, or parameterize user-controlled input before using it in SQL queries. WordPress provides functions like $wpdb->prepare() specifically to prevent SQL injection attacks, but the Facturante plugin fails to utilize these protective measures adequately.
When user input containing SQL metacharacters (such as single quotes, double dashes, or semicolons) is passed directly into database queries, attackers can manipulate the query logic to access unauthorized data or perform unintended database operations.
Attack Vector
The attack can be executed remotely over the network without requiring any prior authentication. An attacker can craft malicious HTTP requests containing SQL injection payloads targeting vulnerable parameters within the Facturante plugin. These payloads can extract database contents, enumerate table structures, or access sensitive information stored in the WordPress database.
For detailed technical information about this vulnerability, see the Patchstack security advisory.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-47599
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual or malformed HTTP requests containing SQL syntax patterns targeting the Facturante plugin endpoints
- Database query logs showing unexpected SQL statements with UNION SELECT, OR 1=1, or other injection patterns
- Error logs containing SQL syntax errors or database exception messages
- Unexpected database access patterns or data exfiltration indicators
Detection Strategies
- Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block common SQL injection patterns in requests to WordPress plugins
- Enable and monitor database query logging to identify suspicious or malformed SQL statements
- Implement endpoint detection solutions to monitor for unusual web server activity and database interactions
- Review web server access logs for requests containing URL-encoded SQL metacharacters targeting plugin endpoints
Monitoring Recommendations
- Configure alerts for database query anomalies, particularly queries containing UNION, SELECT, or concatenation of multiple statements
- Monitor WordPress error logs for SQL-related errors that may indicate injection attempts
- Implement real-time monitoring of web application traffic for injection attack signatures
- Track changes to database records that may indicate successful data manipulation
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-47599
Immediate Actions Required
- Identify and audit all WordPress installations using the Facturante plugin
- Consider temporarily disabling the Facturante plugin until a patched version is available
- Implement WAF rules to filter SQL injection attack patterns targeting this plugin
- Review database access logs for evidence of prior exploitation attempts
- Ensure database user privileges follow the principle of least privilege
Patch Information
As of the last update on May 23, 2025, administrators should check for updates to the Facturante plugin beyond version 1.11. Consult the Patchstack advisory for the latest remediation guidance and patch availability information.
Workarounds
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall with SQL injection protection rules enabled
- Restrict access to WordPress admin and plugin endpoints through IP whitelisting where feasible
- Implement database-level monitoring and access controls to limit the impact of potential exploitation
- Consider using virtual patching solutions until an official patch is released
# Example WAF rule to help block SQL injection attempts (ModSecurity)
SecRule REQUEST_URI "@contains facturante" \
"id:100001,phase:2,deny,status:403,\
chain"
SecRule ARGS "@detectSQLi" \
"t:none,t:urlDecodeUni,log,msg:'SQL Injection attempt blocked'"
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