Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-22655 is a critical SQL injection flaw in the WordPress CWD - Stealth Links plugin through version 1.3. A remote unauthenticated attacker may be able to read sensitive database data and cause limited availability impact. The provided sources do not identify a fixed version or confirm active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any site using the affected plugin. The risk is primarily sensitive data exposure from the WordPress database, with no confirmed active exploitation in the supplied evidence.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-89 SQL injection in Caio Web Dev cwd-stealth-links, affecting CWD - Stealth Links through 1.3. CVSS 3.1 is 9.3 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, high confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites where the CWD - Stealth Links plugin is installed at version 1.3 or earlier, especially internet-facing sites. The bundle does not establish exposure for other plugins, themes, or platforms.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated remote reachability and low attack complexity. The CVE bundle marks KEV as false, and the provided references do not confirm active exploitation or provide exploit details.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE and Patchstack metadata. No patch version, vulnerable parameter, proof of concept, or exploitation-in-the-wild evidence is included. Validate against installed plugin versions and current vendor guidance before closing exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the cwd-stealth-links plugin and version.
- Check Caio Web Dev or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- If no fixed version is available, consider disabling or removing the plugin.
- Apply WAF or virtual patching only if provided by a trusted vendor.
- Monitor web and database logs for suspicious SQL errors or probing.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether CWD - Stealth Links is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify the installed plugin version is greater than 1.3 or otherwise remediated.
- Review vendor and Patchstack entries for current fix status.
- Check logs for unusual requests, database errors, or unexpected plugin behavior.
- Document any exposed internet-facing instances for urgent remediation tracking.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L3.94.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.3CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/cwd-stealth-links/vulnerability/wordpress-cwd-stealth-links-plugin-1-3-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.