CVE-2026-24572CWE-89

WordPress Nelio Content plugin <= 4.2.0 - SQL Injection vulnerability

High · published January 23, 2026

CVSS v3.1
8.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
28.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty set of SQL commands can slip past without a trace! The Blind SQL Injection in Nelio Content could expose sensitive data lurking just out of sight. 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant with a kitchen that takes orders without checking what the customer actually wants — they just trust the order slip. This vulnerability lets attackers ask the database anything, without showing their hand! An attacker could potentially extract sensitive information from the database, like user details or configuration settings, without any authentication needed. This could lead to data leaks or unauthorized access, which is absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this software!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a kitchen that takes orders without checking what the customer actually wants — they just trust the order slip. This vulnerability lets attackers ask the database anything, without showing their hand! This vulnerability stems from improper handling of user input in SQL commands, specifically in Nelio Content versions up to 4.2.0. Attackers can exploit this flaw to run arbitrary SQL queries, retrieving data that should remain confidential.

What to do

An attacker could potentially extract sensitive information from the database, like user details or configuration settings, without any authentication needed. This could lead to data leaks or unauthorized access, which is absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this software! Immediately update Nelio Content to a version greater than 4.2.0 to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your input validation processes and consider implementing prepared statements to safeguard against SQL injection attacks. 🔒 You’ve got this! With these steps, you’ll shore up your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00356 · 28.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2026-01-23T14:28Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 JAN 14:28Z
    WordPress Nelio Content plugin <= 4.2.0 - SQL Injection vulnerability
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