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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24572 is a high-severity blind SQL injection in the WordPress Nelio Content plugin. Sites running Nelio Content through version 4.2.0 may let a logged-in attacker query database information indirectly. The provided sources do not show active exploitation or name a fixed release.
Executive priority
Prioritize within the normal high-severity WordPress plugin response process. The main business risk is database confidentiality exposure from authenticated attackers. Treat public-facing or multi-user WordPress sites as higher priority, but do not assume active exploitation from the provided evidence.
Technical view
The flaw is CWE-89 SQL injection in nelio-content. CVSS 3.1 is 8.5: network-accessible, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, high confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and low availability impact. The CVE states Nelio Content is affected through <= 4.2.0.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the Nelio Content plugin installed at version 4.2.0 or earlier. Because low privileges are required, sites allowing many WordPress user accounts, contributors, or weak account hygiene face higher practical risk.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. The vulnerability is blind SQL injection, so exploitation may be slower and less visible than direct data extraction, but could still expose sensitive database contents if an attacker has valid low-privilege access.
Researcher notes
There is a minor source inconsistency: the CVE description says affected through <= 4.2.0, while the Patchstack URL title references 4.1.0. No fixed version, exploit details, or vendor advisory content beyond the provided references was available in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Nelio Content plugin.
- If version is <= 4.2.0, check Nelio Software or Patchstack guidance.
- Update to a vendor-confirmed safe version when available.
- If no safe version is available, consider disabling the plugin.
- Limit unnecessary WordPress user accounts and plugin access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether nelio-content is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed Nelio Content version.
- Flag any installation at version 4.2.0 or earlier.
- Review WordPress accounts with low-privilege access.
- Monitor database and WordPress logs for unusual plugin-related activity.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L3.14.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.