CVE-2025-28898 WordPress WP Multistore Locator plugin <= 2.5.2 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An attacker can perform SQL injection attacks on the WP Multistore Locator plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- 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-2025-28898?
CVE-2025-28898 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in WPExperts.io WP Multistore Locator, published on 26 Mar 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 WPExperts.io WP Multistore Locator wp-multi-store-locator allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Multistore Locator: from n/a through <= 2.5.2.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-28898?
How do I fix CVE-2025-28898?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-28898 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-2025-28898 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-28898 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7f56-j9jp-755p.