Xpro Elementor Addons SQL Injection (CVE-2026-45214) Poses High Risk
A critical SQL Injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-45214, has been identified in Xpro Elementor Addons. The National Vulnerability Database assigns this a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH), indicating a severe risk. This flaw, categorized as Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command (CWE-89), allows for Blind SQL Injection.
The vulnerability impacts Xpro Elementor Addons versions up to and including 1.5.1. Attackers can exploit this to inject malicious SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive database information or manipulation of data. The nature of Blind SQL Injection means an attacker can extract data without directly seeing the database output, making detection more challenging.
For defenders, this means a direct path to data compromise if unpatched. The attacker’s calculus is straightforward: find unpatched instances, exploit the common SQLi vector, and exfiltrate data. This isn’t theoretical; it’s a proven attack method with high success rates against vulnerable web applications.
What This Means For You
- If your organization uses Xpro Elementor Addons, immediately verify your version. Any installation running version 1.5.1 or earlier is exposed to CVE-2026-45214. Prioritize patching or implementing compensating controls to prevent unauthorized database access and data exfiltration.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
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CVE-2026-45214 - Xpro Elementor Addons SQL Injection Attempt
title: CVE-2026-45214 - Xpro Elementor Addons SQL Injection Attempt
id: scw-2026-05-12-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
Detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-45214, a blind SQL injection vulnerability in Xpro Elementor Addons. The rule specifically looks for requests targeting the admin-ajax.php endpoint with the 'xpro_elementor_ajax' action and common SQL injection patterns like 'query=' followed by 'OR 1=1' or 'UNION SELECT' in the URI query string.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-12
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-45214/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri|contains:
- '/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'action=xpro_elementor_ajax'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'query=';
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'OR 1=1';
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'UNION SELECT'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-45214 | SQLi | Xpro Elementor Addons plugin |
| CVE-2026-45214 | SQLi | Affected versions: <= 1.5.1 |
| CVE-2026-45214 | SQLi | CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') |
| CVE-2026-45214 | SQLi | Blind SQL Injection |
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 12, 2026 at 14:16 UTC |
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