CVE-2025-10003: UsersWP Plugin – Time-Based SQL Injection

Plugin: UsersWP – User Registration, Profile & Members Directory
Affected Versions: Up to and including 1.2.44 GitHub
Issue: Time-based SQL Injection via the upload_file_remove function’s htmlvar parameter. Insufficient escaping and poor query handling allow unauthenticated attackers to append malicious SQL subqueries and extract sensitive database contents over time.
Access Required: None — unauthenticated users can exploit GitHub
CVSS v3 Score: Approximately 6.5 (Medium), with low complexity and high impact on confidentiality GitHub Tenable®

Technical Risk Summary

Factor	Details
Attack Vector	Remote, unauthenticated exploitation
Complexity	Low — easy to exploit over repeated requests
Confidentiality	High — sensitive user data can be retrieved
Integrity / Availability	Low — no direct modification or DoS indicated
Severity	Medium (CVSS ≈ 6.5)

Patch Immediately
Upgrade the plugin to a version beyond 1.2.44 if available. If no patch is released yet, consider temporarily disabling the plugin.
Limit Exposure
Block access to functions like upload_file_remove via .htaccess or security plugins. Restrict access to authenticated users only.
Deploy a WAF with Virtual Patching
Use a Web Application Firewall (like ModSecurity or Sucuri) to filter attempts targeting htmlvar or suspicious SQL patterns.
Monitor & Log Suspicious Activity
Track web requests, database logs, and error patterns to detect prolonged or repetitive access attempts.
Backup & Response Planning
Maintain up-to-date backups of your database and site. Prepare rollback procedures should exploitation occur.

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