CVE-2026-24367
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the Traveler WordPress theme allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through unsanitized user input. It affects all Traveler theme installations before version 3.2.8, potentially compromising WordPress sites using this theme.
💻 Affected Systems
- shinetheme Traveler WordPress theme
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including sensitive data theft, user credential extraction, and potential website defacement or destruction.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration from WordPress database including user information, posts, and potentially admin credentials.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper input validation and prepared statements are implemented at application layer.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized and this affects a popular WordPress theme.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.2.8
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/traveler/vulnerability/wordpress-traveler-theme-3-2-8-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Update Traveler theme to version 3.2.8 or later. 4. Clear any caching plugins.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
WAF Rule Implementation
allDeploy web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns
Input Sanitization
allImplement additional input validation for all user-supplied data
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable or replace the Traveler theme with a secure alternative
- Implement strict database user permissions and network segmentation
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Traveler theme versionCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --format=csv | grep travelerVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Traveler theme version is 3.2.8 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in WordPress logs
- Multiple failed login attempts from single IP
- Unexpected database queries
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL keywords in parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("SQL syntax" OR "database error" OR "mysql_error")