CVE-2026-25007 Overview
CVE-2026-25007 is a Blind SQL Injection vulnerability in the ElementInvader Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin developed by Element Invader. The flaw stems from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands [CWE-89]. It affects all plugin versions up to and including 1.4.2. An authenticated attacker with low privileges can inject malicious SQL statements through vulnerable parameters and infer database contents through blind techniques. The scope is changed, meaning the attack can affect resources beyond the vulnerable component, including confidentiality of the backing database.
Critical Impact
Authenticated attackers with low-level WordPress access can extract sensitive database contents, including user credentials and configuration data, through Blind SQL Injection.
Affected Products
- ElementInvader Addons for Elementor plugin (elementinvader-addons-for-elementor)
- All versions from initial release through 1.4.2
- WordPress sites running the vulnerable plugin alongside Elementor
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-03-25 - CVE-2026-25007 published to the National Vulnerability Database
- 2026-04-24 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-25007
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability is classified as Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command [CWE-89]. The ElementInvader Addons for Elementor plugin accepts user-supplied input that flows into a SQL query without adequate sanitization or parameterization. Because the server does not return SQL error messages or directly reflect query output, exploitation relies on blind techniques such as boolean-based or time-based inference.
An attacker authenticated as a low-privileged WordPress user, such as a Contributor or Subscriber, can craft requests targeting the vulnerable plugin endpoint. The injected SQL executes within the WordPress database context, enabling extraction of post data, user records, password hashes, and session tokens. The changed scope reflects that a compromised plugin context can expose the broader WordPress database environment.
Root Cause
The root cause is the direct concatenation of untrusted input into SQL statements rather than the use of prepared statements through the WordPress $wpdb->prepare() API. Input filtering is either missing or insufficient to neutralize SQL metacharacters before the query is executed against the backing MySQL or MariaDB instance.
Attack Vector
Exploitation occurs remotely over the network. The attacker requires valid authentication at a low privilege tier but does not require user interaction. Requests targeting the vulnerable plugin parameter carry SQL payloads that produce observable differences in response timing or content. The attacker iterates payloads to enumerate the database one bit at a time.
No verified public proof-of-concept code is available. See the Patchstack SQL Injection Vulnerability advisory for additional technical context.
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-25007
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual POST or GET requests to ElementInvader plugin endpoints containing SQL keywords such as UNION, SLEEP, BENCHMARK, or CASE WHEN
- Repeated requests from a single authenticated session with incrementally varying parameter values
- Anomalous response time patterns correlating with SLEEP() or BENCHMARK() payloads
- Unexpected database queries originating from the WordPress PHP worker outside normal plugin behavior
Detection Strategies
- Inspect web server access logs for parameters containing encoded SQL syntax targeting /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php or plugin-specific routes
- Enable MySQL general or slow query logging and correlate suspicious queries with HTTP request timestamps
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with WordPress-aware rules to flag SQL injection signatures
- Audit recent activity by low-privileged accounts for unusual interaction with ElementInvader features
Monitoring Recommendations
- Monitor authentication events for new Contributor or Subscriber accounts created shortly before suspicious traffic
- Alert on outbound database connections or queries returning unusually large result sets
- Track plugin endpoint request rates and flag deviations from the established baseline
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-25007
Immediate Actions Required
- Update ElementInvader Addons for Elementor to a version later than 1.4.2 as soon as the vendor publishes a fix
- Restrict WordPress user registration and audit existing low-privileged accounts for legitimacy
- Deploy or tune a WAF to block SQL injection patterns targeting the plugin endpoints
- Rotate WordPress administrator passwords and secret keys if exploitation is suspected
Patch Information
At the time of publication, the advisory indicates the issue affects ElementInvader Addons for Elementor through version 1.4.2. Administrators should consult the Patchstack advisory for the latest fixed version and upgrade guidance.
Workarounds
- Disable and remove the ElementInvader Addons for Elementor plugin until a patched version is available
- Apply virtual patching via WAF rules that block SQL metacharacters in plugin parameters
- Limit access to the WordPress admin interface using IP allowlists or VPN gateways
- Enforce least-privilege for all WordPress accounts and disable open registration where possible
# Example: temporarily deactivate the vulnerable plugin via WP-CLI
wp plugin deactivate elementinvader-addons-for-elementor
wp plugin status elementinvader-addons-for-elementor
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