CVE-2025-48274: WP Job Portal SQLi Vulnerability

CVE-2025-48274 Overview

CVE-2025-48274 is a Blind SQL Injection vulnerability affecting the WP Job Portal plugin for WordPress developed by wpjobportal. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing attackers to perform blind SQL injection attacks against vulnerable WordPress installations.

The vulnerability enables unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data from the WordPress database by exploiting improperly sanitized user input in SQL queries. As a blind SQL injection flaw, attackers cannot directly view query results but can infer database contents through timing-based or boolean-based inference techniques.

Critical Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can extract sensitive database information including user credentials, personal data, and other confidential information stored in WordPress databases running vulnerable versions of WP Job Portal.

Affected Products

WP Job Portal plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 2.3.2
WordPress installations with vulnerable WP Job Portal configurations
Sites using wpjobportal wp_job_portal component

Discovery Timeline

2025-06-17 - CVE-2025-48274 published to NVD
2026-04-01 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-48274

Vulnerability Analysis

This SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) exists in the WP Job Portal WordPress plugin through version 2.3.2. The root cause is improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL command construction. When user-supplied input is incorporated into database queries without adequate validation or parameterization, attackers can manipulate the SQL logic to extract unauthorized data.

The blind nature of this SQL injection means that query results are not directly returned to the attacker. Instead, exploitation requires inference-based techniques where attackers deduce database contents by observing application behavior changes based on injected conditional statements.

Root Cause

The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and lack of parameterized queries in the WP Job Portal plugin. User-controllable input is concatenated directly into SQL statements rather than being properly escaped or bound as parameters. This allows malicious SQL fragments to be interpreted as part of the query structure rather than as literal data values.

Attack Vector

The attack can be executed remotely over the network without requiring any authentication or user interaction. An attacker can craft malicious HTTP requests containing SQL injection payloads targeting vulnerable plugin endpoints. The blind SQL injection technique involves:

Injecting conditional SQL statements that alter query behavior
Observing response timing differences or content changes
Iteratively extracting database contents character by character
Harvesting sensitive information such as user credentials and personal data

Due to the lack of verified code examples for this vulnerability, technical details regarding specific injection points should be referenced from the Patchstack vulnerability database.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-48274

Indicators of Compromise

Unusual database query patterns in WordPress logs indicating SQL manipulation attempts
HTTP requests containing SQL keywords such as UNION, SELECT, SLEEP(), BENCHMARK(), or conditional operators targeting WP Job Portal endpoints
Abnormal response times suggesting time-based blind SQL injection enumeration
Database error messages in application logs related to malformed queries

Detection Strategies

Deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with SQL injection detection rules specific to WordPress plugin endpoints
Monitor HTTP request parameters for common SQL injection patterns and encoded payloads
Implement database activity monitoring to detect anomalous query patterns
Review WordPress access logs for suspicious requests targeting /wp-content/plugins/wp-job-portal/ paths

Monitoring Recommendations

Enable detailed logging for the WP Job Portal plugin and WordPress database queries
Configure alerts for requests containing SQL metacharacters in job portal form submissions
Monitor for unusual database read patterns that may indicate data exfiltration
Set up response time anomaly detection to identify time-based injection attempts

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-48274

Immediate Actions Required

Update WP Job Portal plugin to a version newer than 2.3.2 as soon as a patch becomes available
Review the Patchstack security advisory for the latest remediation guidance
Implement WAF rules to block SQL injection attempts targeting the vulnerable plugin
Audit WordPress database for signs of unauthorized data access

Patch Information

Organizations should monitor the official WP Job Portal plugin repository and WordPress plugin directory for security updates addressing this vulnerability. The affected versions include all releases through 2.3.2. Consult the Patchstack advisory for the most current patch status and remediation options.

Workarounds

Temporarily disable the WP Job Portal plugin if it is not business-critical until a patch is available
Implement Web Application Firewall rules to filter SQL injection patterns in requests to the plugin
Restrict access to job portal functionality to authenticated users only where possible
Use database connection accounts with minimal required privileges to limit potential damage

bash

# WordPress CLI command to deactivate vulnerable plugin
wp plugin deactivate wp-job-portal --path=/var/www/html

# Verify plugin status
wp plugin list --path=/var/www/html | grep wp-job-portal