CVE-2025-69305: SQL Injection in Crete Core WordPress Plugin

The SQL Injection vulnerability in Crete Core allows an attacker to bypass security measures and directly manipulate database queries. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, including user credentials, configuration data, and potentially even the entire database contents. The 'blind' nature of the injection means the attacker doesn't receive direct feedback from the database, requiring them to infer data through multiple queries, but the potential impact remains severe. Successful exploitation could result in complete data compromise and system takeover, similar to attacks targeting other WordPress plugins with SQL injection flaws.

1. Reserved2025-12-31
2. Published2026-02-20
3. Modified2026-04-28
4. EPSS updated2026-03-23

The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-69305 is to immediately upgrade the Crete Core plugin to a patched version once available. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or breaking changes, consider implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules specifically designed to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the plugin's vulnerable endpoints. Additionally, review and harden database user permissions to limit the potential damage from a successful attack. After upgrade, confirm the vulnerability is resolved by attempting a test SQL injection payload on the affected endpoint and verifying that it is blocked or returns an error.