WordPress Electio Core plugin <= 1.4 - SQL Injection vulnerability

The SQL Injection vulnerability in Electio Core poses a significant threat to WordPress websites utilizing the plugin. An attacker could exploit this flaw to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data such as user credentials, database configurations, and potentially even gain control of the entire WordPress installation. The blind nature of the injection means attackers may need to perform multiple queries to extract data, but the potential impact remains severe. Successful exploitation could lead to data breaches, website defacement, and complete compromise of the server hosting the WordPress site. This vulnerability shares similarities with other SQL injection attacks where attackers leverage database queries to gain unauthorized access.

WordPress websites utilizing the Electio Core plugin, particularly those running older versions (0.0.0–1.4), are at significant risk. Shared hosting environments where multiple websites share the same database are especially vulnerable, as a compromise of one site could potentially impact others. Websites relying on Electio Core for critical functionality are also at higher risk.

• wordpress / composer / npm:

grep -r "SELECT .* FROM" /var/www/html/wp-content/plugins/electio-core/

• generic web:

curl -I https://your-wordpress-site.com/wp-content/plugins/electio-core/ | grep SQL

• wordpress / composer / npm:

wp plugin list --status=inactive | grep electio-core

1. 2026-02-20Disclosure

   disclosure

1. 予約済み2025-12-31
2. 公開日2026-02-20
3. 更新日2026-04-28
4. EPSS 更新日2026-03-23

Given the lack of a currently available patch, immediate mitigation steps are crucial. First, consider temporarily disabling the Electio Core plugin to prevent exploitation. If disabling is not feasible, implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data used in SQL queries within the plugin. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block SQL injection attempts can provide an additional layer of defense. Monitor WordPress logs for suspicious SQL query patterns. Once a patch is released by the vendor, upgrade Electio Core to the fixed version immediately. After upgrade, confirm by attempting a test query that previously triggered the vulnerability to ensure the fix is effective.