CVE-2025-22542 WordPress Virtual Bot Plugin <= 1.0.0 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An attacker can perform blind SQL injection to read sensitive database information from the Virtual Bot WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-22542?
CVE-2025-22542 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Ofek Nakar Virtual Bot, published on 9 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Ofek Nakar Virtual Bot virtual-bot allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Virtual Bot: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-22542?
How do I fix CVE-2025-22542?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-22542 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2025-22542 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-22542 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rchw-848j-99vq.