SQL Injection Vulnerability in Ajax WooSearch Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-9697

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Ajax Woosearch
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 October 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-9697?

The Ajax WooSearch plugin for WordPress allows unauthenticated users to exploit a vulnerability due to improper sanitization and escaping of parameters in SQL statements. This flaw can lead to a SQL injection, enabling attackers to manipulate database queries, which could potentially compromise sensitive data or disrupt site functionality. It is crucial for users of the plugin to apply necessary security measures and updates to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Ajax WooSearch 0 <= 1.0.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-9697 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/38939152-e54e-4f8f-996b-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Khaled Alenazi (Nxploited)
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