CVE-2026-24572
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the Nelio Content WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through specially crafted inputs. It affects all WordPress sites running Nelio Content version 4.1.0 or earlier, potentially exposing database contents.
💻 Affected Systems
- Nelio Content WordPress Plugin
⚠️ 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 user data, administrative credentials, and potential privilege escalation to full site control.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of user information, plugin settings, and potentially WordPress configuration details.
If Mitigated
Limited information disclosure if database permissions are properly restricted and input validation is enforced elsewhere.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized, though specific exploit details for this CVE are not publicly documented.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.1.1 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/nelio-content/vulnerability/wordpress-nelio-content-plugin-4-1-0-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Nelio Content and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 4.1.1 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
allDisable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate nelio-content
Web Application Firewall Rules
allBlock SQL injection patterns targeting Nelio Content endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries in custom code
- Restrict database user permissions to minimum required access
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Nelio Content version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get nelio-content --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Nelio Content version is 4.1.1 or higher in WordPress plugins list📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual database queries from WordPress processes
- Multiple failed SQL syntax attempts in application logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL keywords to /wp-content/plugins/nelio-content/ endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "nelio-content" AND (SELECT OR UNION OR INSERT OR DELETE)