Overview
CVE-2025-12483 identifies a Medium severity SQL Injection vulnerability found in the Visualizer: Tables and Charts Manager plugin for WordPress. This flaw affects versions up to and including 3.11.12. Successful exploitation could allow authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious SQL queries, potentially leading to sensitive data extraction from the WordPress database. The vulnerability is resolved in versions 3.11.14 and later.
Technical Details
The vulnerability resides within the plugin’s handling of the ‘query’ parameter. Specifically, insufficient escaping of user-supplied input and inadequate preparation of the existing SQL query create an opportunity for SQL Injection. The affected files are:
classes/Visualizer/Gutenberg/Block.php(Prior to patch): Handles the creation of charts from user input.classes/Visualizer/Source/Query.php(Prior to patch): Contains logic for executing database queries based on user input.
An attacker, by manipulating the ‘query’ parameter, can append malicious SQL code to the original query. This injected code is then executed against the database, potentially exposing sensitive information such as user credentials, site configuration, and other confidential data. Version 3.11.13 mitigated the risk by raising the minimum user-level for exploitation to administrator. Version 3.11.14 fully patches the vulnerability.
CVSS Analysis
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-12483
- Severity: MEDIUM
- CVSS Score: 6.5
The CVSS score reflects the vulnerability’s impact and exploitability. While an attacker needs to be authenticated, the ease of exploitation and potential for significant data compromise justify the medium severity rating.
Possible Impact
Exploitation of CVE-2025-12483 could result in the following:
- Data Breach: Extraction of sensitive information from the WordPress database, including user credentials, customer data, and confidential site content.
- Account Compromise: Gaining unauthorized access to user accounts with elevated privileges.
- Website Defacement: Modification of website content.
- Complete System Takeover: In severe cases, if the database user has sufficient privileges, it might be possible to achieve remote code execution on the server hosting the database.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
The recommended course of action is to immediately update the Visualizer: Tables and Charts Manager plugin to version 3.11.14 or later. If you are unable to update immediately, consider temporarily disabling the plugin to prevent potential exploitation. Ensure all your plugins and themes are up to date, and follow WordPress security best practices, such as using strong passwords and limiting user privileges.