A flaw has been found in SourceCodester Online Exam Form Submission 1
Description
A flaw has been found in SourceCodester Online Exam Form Submission 1
Remediation
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Executive Summary:
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the Community Events plugin for WordPress, a widely used tool for managing events. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to directly manipulate the website's database, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the site, theft of sensitive user data, and unauthorized administrative access. Due to the high severity and ease of exploitation, immediate action is required to prevent a security breach.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-10587
Affected Software: The Community Events plugin for WordPress
Affected Versions: All versions up to, and including, 1.5.1
Vulnerability: The plugin is vulnerable to a SQL Injection attack. The vulnerability exists because the user-supplied
event_categoryparameter is not properly sanitized or escaped before being used in a database query. An unauthenticated attacker can craft a malicious request containing specially formed SQL commands within this parameter, allowing them to execute arbitrary queries on the website's database. This can be used to bypass authentication, exfiltrate sensitive data (such as user credentials, personal information, and site data), modify database content, or in some configurations, achieve remote code execution on the server.Business Impact
This vulnerability is rated as critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.8, posing an immediate and significant risk to the organization. Successful exploitation could lead to a severe data breach, exposing customer information and internal user credentials, resulting in regulatory fines (e.g., under GDPR or CCPA) and significant reputational damage. An attacker could also deface the website, disrupt business operations, or use the compromised server as a pivot point to attack other systems within the corporate network, leading to extensive financial and operational losses.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Immediately update The Community Events plugin for WordPress to the latest patched version (greater than 1.5.1) as recommended by the vendor. After patching, it is crucial to monitor for any post-update signs of exploitation and review web server access logs for any compromise attempts that may have occurred prior to remediation.
Proactive Monitoring: Implement enhanced monitoring of web server logs, specifically looking for requests that target the vulnerable plugin. Search for SQL keywords such as
UNION,SELECT,SLEEP,'--,OR 1=1, and other common injection payloads within theevent_categoryparameter. A properly configured Web Application Firewall (WAF) should be used to detect and block malicious requests matching SQL injection signatures.Compensating Controls: If patching cannot be performed immediately, the following compensating controls should be implemented:
event_categoryparameter.Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: false
Analyst Notes: As of October 8, 2025, there are no known public exploits actively targeting this vulnerability. However, due to the critical severity (CVSS 9.8) and the straightforward nature of SQL injection vulnerabilities, it is highly probable that threat actors will develop and deploy exploits in the near future. Organizations should operate under the assumption that exploitation is imminent.
Analyst Recommendation
Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability represents a significant and immediate threat to any organization using the affected WordPress plugin. Although not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog, the ease of exploitation for SQL injection flaws means widespread attacks are highly probable. We strongly recommend applying the vendor-supplied patch immediately to all affected systems. If patching is delayed for any reason, implement the suggested compensating controls and heighten monitoring for any indicators of compromise.