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CVE-2025-13192

High
The Popup builder with Gamification, Multi-Step Popups, Page-Level Targeting, and WooCommerce Triggers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the multiple REST API endpoints i
CWE-89 — Weakness Type
Published: Feb 5, 2026  ·  Modified: Feb 28, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
8.2
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

The Popup builder with Gamification, Multi-Step Popups, Page-Level Targeting, and WooCommerce Triggers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the multiple REST API endpoints in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
Vulnerability was patched in version 2.2.1 for unauthenticated users, and fully patched in version 2.2.3 for Administrator+ level users.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

A critical SQL Injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-13192) affects the Popup Builder WordPress plugin versions up to 2.2.0, allowing unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive database information through unescaped REST API parameters. The vulnerability requires immediate patching to version 2.2.3 to fully remediate risks for all user levels. This poses significant risk to Saudi organizations using WordPress-based e-commerce and content management systems, particularly those handling customer data and payment information.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 25, 2026 20:17
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
High impact on Saudi e-commerce sector (Noon, Zando, local retailers), banking and fintech platforms using WordPress for customer portals, government websites utilizing WordPress CMS, and healthcare providers managing patient data. Organizations in the Kingdom relying on WooCommerce for online sales face direct risk of customer database compromise, payment information exposure, and regulatory violations under SAMA and NCA frameworks. Telecom and ISP sectors may also be affected if using this plugin for customer-facing applications.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
E-commerce and Retail Banking and Financial Services Government and Public Sector Healthcare Telecommunications Hospitality and Tourism Education
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.5
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all WordPress installations using Popup Builder plugin versions ≤2.2.0 across your infrastructure
2. Disable the plugin immediately if patching cannot be completed within 24 hours
3. Review database access logs for suspicious SQL queries or unusual data extraction patterns

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Update to version 2.2.3 immediately (fully patches all user levels)
2. If only unauthenticated risk is acceptable, minimum version 2.2.1 (does not protect Administrator+ accounts)
3. Test patches in staging environment before production deployment
4. Verify plugin functionality post-update, particularly REST API endpoints

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching impossible):
1. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block SQL injection patterns in REST API calls
2. Restrict REST API access to authenticated users only via .htaccess or nginx configuration
3. Implement database query monitoring and alerting for suspicious SQL patterns
4. Apply principle of least privilege to database user accounts
5. Enable WordPress security logging and monitor for REST API abuse

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for REST API requests containing SQL keywords (UNION, SELECT, DROP, INSERT, etc.)
2. Alert on database queries with unusual WHERE clauses or multiple statements
3. Track failed database authentication attempts and permission errors
4. Monitor for data exfiltration patterns (large result sets from REST endpoints)
5. Log all REST API endpoint calls with parameter values for forensic analysis
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع تثبيتات WordPress التي تستخدم إضافة Popup Builder بإصدارات ≤2.2.0 عبر البنية التحتية الخاصة بك
2. تعطيل الإضافة فورًا إذا لم يتمكن من إكمال التصحيح خلال 24 ساعة
3. مراجعة سجلات الوصول إلى قاعدة البيانات للبحث عن استعلامات SQL مريبة أو أنماط استخراج بيانات غير عادية

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. التحديث إلى الإصدار 2.2.3 فورًا (يصحح جميع مستويات المستخدمين بالكامل)
2. إذا كان خطر المستخدمين غير المصرحين مقبولاً فقط، الحد الأدنى للإصدار 2.2.1 (لا يحمي حسابات المسؤول+)
3. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئة التدريج قبل نشر الإنتاج
4. التحقق من وظائف الإضافة بعد التحديث، خاصة نقاط نهاية REST API

الضوابط البديلة (إذا كان التصحيح الفوري مستحيلاً):
1. تنفيذ قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحظر أنماط حقن SQL في استدعاءات REST API
2. تقييد وصول REST API للمستخدمين المصرحين فقط عبر .htaccess أو إعدادات nginx
3. تنفيذ مراقبة قاعدة البيانات والتنبيهات لأنماط SQL المريبة
4. تطبيق مبدأ أقل امتياز على حسابات مستخدمي قاعدة البيانات
5. تفعيل تسجيل أمان WordPress ومراقبة إساءة استخدام REST API

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة طلبات REST API التي تحتوي على كلمات رئيسية SQL (UNION, SELECT, DROP, INSERT, إلخ)
2. التنبيه على استعلامات قاعدة البيانات ذات جملات WHERE غير عادية أو عبارات متعددة
3. تتبع محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة في قاعدة البيانات وأخطاء الأذونات
4. مراقبة أنماط تسرب البيانات (مجموعات النتائج الكبيرة من نقاط نهاية REST)
5. تسجيل جميع استدعاءات نقطة نهاية REST API مع قيم المعاملات للتحليل الجنائي
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Information security requirements for supplier relationships ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Establishment of information and communication technology security policies
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.BE-1 - Business Environment SAMA CSF PR.DS-6 - Data is protected from unauthorized access SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - The network is monitored to detect potential cybersecurity events
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.2.1 - Implementation of secure development policy ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Supplier security requirements ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1.1 - Asset inventory and ownership
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates PCI DSS 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention PCI DSS 11.2 - Vulnerability scanning and management
📊 CVSS Score
8.2
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredN — None / Network
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityL — Low / Local
AvailabilityN — None / Network
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score8.2
CWECWE-89
EPSS0.10%
Exploit No
Patch ✓ Yes
Published 2026-02-05
Source Feed nvd
Views 5
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
8.5
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
CWE-89
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