CVE-2026-48837

Vulnerability

The vulnerability is a blind SQL injection in the WordPress plugin "Unlimited Elements For Elementor" (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) versions from n/a through 2.0.8. Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL queries. The plugin fails to sanitize user-supplied input before using it in database queries, leading to blind SQL injection [1].

Exploitation

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability without authentication, as the vulnerable parameter is accessible to unauthenticated users. The attacker sends crafted HTTP requests containing SQL injection payloads to the affected plugin endpoints. Since it is a blind SQL injection, the attacker may need to infer database information through boolean-based or time-based techniques. The reference notes that such vulnerabilities are used in mass-exploit campaigns targeting thousands of websites [1].

Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to interact with the WordPress database directly. This can lead to extraction of sensitive information such as user credentials, post content, and configuration data. The CVSS score is 8.5 (High), indicating significant potential for data breach and compromise of the website's integrity and confidentiality [1].

Mitigation

The vulnerability is fixed in version 2.0.9 of the plugin. Users should update immediately to 2.0.9 or later. For those unable to update, Patchstack recommends enabling auto-updates for vulnerable plugins. No other workarounds are mentioned in the reference [1].