CVE-2026-5486 — SQL Injection

title: CVE-2026-5486 - Unlimited Elements for Elementor SQL Injection via get_cat_addons
id: scw-2026-05-14-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
  Detects SQL Injection attempts targeting the Unlimited Elements for Elementor plugin in WordPress via the get_cat_addons AJAX action. The rule specifically looks for the 'action=get_cat_addons' and the vulnerable 'data[filter_search]' parameter, along with common SQL injection patterns within the query string. This targets CVE-2026-5486, allowing authenticated attackers to extract sensitive database information.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-14
references:
  - https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-5486/
tags:
  - attack.initial_access
  - attack.t1190
logsource:
    category: webserver
detection:
  selection:
      cs-uri|contains:
          - '/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php'
      cs-uri-query|contains:
          - 'action=get_cat_addons'
      cs-uri-query|contains:
          - 'data[filter_search]=' # This parameter is vulnerable
  selection_base:
      cs-uri-query|contains:
          - 'data[filter_search]=' # This parameter is vulnerable
  selection_indicators:
      cs-uri-query|contains:
          - '%27%20OR%20' # Common SQLi pattern for OR condition
          - '%27%20UNION%20' # Common SQLi pattern for UNION
          - '%27%20AND%20' # Common SQLi pattern for AND
          - '0x' # Hexadecimal encoding often used in SQLi
      condition: selection_base AND selection_indicators
falsepositives:
  - Legitimate administrative activity

Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse