CVE-2026-24977: NooTheme Organici Library SQLi Flaw

CVE-2026-24977 Overview

CVE-2026-24977 is a blind SQL injection vulnerability in the NooTheme Organici Library WordPress plugin (noo-organici-library). The flaw affects all versions up to and including 2.1.2. An authenticated attacker with low privileges can inject malicious SQL statements through unsanitized input passed to database queries. Successful exploitation exposes confidential database contents and can disrupt application availability. The vulnerability is tracked under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command.

Critical Impact
Authenticated attackers can extract sensitive WordPress database contents, including user credentials and session tokens, through blind SQL injection against vulnerable Organici Library installations.

Affected Products

NooTheme Organici Library plugin for WordPress
All versions from initial release through 2.1.2
WordPress sites with the noo-organici-library plugin activated

Discovery Timeline

2026-03-25 - CVE-2026-24977 published to NVD
2026-04-24 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2026-24977

Vulnerability Analysis

The Organici Library plugin fails to properly neutralize special characters in user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL queries. The vulnerability falls under [CWE-89] and manifests as a blind SQL injection. Blind injection means the application does not return database content directly in HTTP responses. Attackers infer query results from timing differences or boolean-based response variations.

The attack requires network access and low-level authenticated privileges. Successful exploitation produces a scope change, meaning impact extends beyond the vulnerable plugin to the underlying WordPress database. The EPSS probability is 0.038%, indicating limited near-term exploitation likelihood, though the technical impact remains high.

Root Cause

The plugin concatenates user-controlled parameters directly into SQL statements without parameterized queries or proper escaping via $wpdb->prepare(). WordPress provides a native query abstraction that prevents injection when used correctly. The Organici Library plugin bypasses this protection in at least one code path reachable by authenticated users.

Attack Vector

An attacker authenticates to the WordPress instance with any account that can reach the vulnerable endpoint. The attacker then submits crafted parameters containing SQL syntax such as boolean conditions, SLEEP() calls, or UNION clauses. The plugin executes the modified query against the WordPress database. The attacker observes response timing or behavioral differences to extract data byte by byte.

For technical details, see the Patchstack SQL Injection Advisory.

Detection Methods for CVE-2026-24977

Indicators of Compromise

Web server access logs containing SQL metacharacters such as ', --, UNION, SELECT, or SLEEP( in request parameters targeting noo-organici-library endpoints
Unusually long response times for plugin-related requests, indicating time-based blind injection probes
Database error entries in debug.log referencing malformed queries from the plugin
Outbound requests from the WordPress host to attacker-controlled hosts following authenticated sessions

Detection Strategies

Deploy a web application firewall rule set that flags SQL injection patterns in HTTP parameters
Enable WordPress query logging and review queries originating from the Organici Library plugin for anomalous structures
Correlate authentication events with subsequent SQL error spikes to identify low-privilege accounts probing the plugin

Monitoring Recommendations

Forward web server, PHP error, and MySQL general query logs to a centralized SIEM for retention and analysis
Alert on response time deviations exceeding two standard deviations for plugin endpoints
Track authenticated user sessions that generate high volumes of plugin requests within short windows

How to Mitigate CVE-2026-24977

Immediate Actions Required

Disable or remove the Organici Library plugin until a patched release above 2.1.2 is installed
Audit WordPress user accounts and revoke unnecessary low-privilege access that could reach the vulnerable endpoint
Rotate database credentials and WordPress secret keys if exploitation is suspected
Restore from a known-good backup if database tampering is confirmed

Patch Information

At the time of publication, no fixed version is referenced in the NVD entry. Monitor the Patchstack advisory for updates from NooTheme. Apply the vendor patch immediately once released.

Workarounds

Block requests to plugin endpoints at the WAF layer using rules that detect SQL metacharacters and time-based payloads
Restrict plugin access to administrative IP ranges through web server access control directives
Apply virtual patching through Patchstack or equivalent WordPress security services until an official fix is available

bash

# Example ModSecurity rule to block common SQL injection payloads against the plugin
SecRule REQUEST_URI "@contains noo-organici-library" \
  "id:1024977,phase:2,deny,status:403,\
  chain,msg:'CVE-2026-24977 SQL Injection attempt'"
  SecRule ARGS "@rx (?i)(union[\s\+]+select|sleep\s*\(|benchmark\s*\(|--\s|';)" \
    "t:none,t:urlDecode"