Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in John-Michael L'Allier Create mediavine-create allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Create: from n/a through 2.5.3.
Published: 2026-07-23
Score: 8.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: SQL Injection that can be used for unauthorized database access or modification
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The John‑Michael L'Allier Create plugin contains a flaw in which unsanitized input is incorporated into SQL commands, leading to a blind SQL injection vulnerability. An attacker who can provide input to the plugin—such as through a contributor interface—can trigger arbitrary SQL statements against the WordPress database. This can result in the unauthorized reading, modification, or deletion of data, threatening the confidentiality and integrity of the site's content.

Affected Systems

WordPress installations that have the John‑Michael L'Allier Create plugin at version 2.5.3 or earlier are affected. Sites running any older revision of the plugin are also vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.5 indicates a high severity vulnerability, while the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests that exploitation attempts are currently rare. The flaw is not recorded in the CISA KEV catalog. Given the nature of SQL injection vulnerabilities, the likely attack vector could involve unsanitized inputs in the plugin’s contributor interface within the WordPress admin area.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 21, 2026 at 18:48 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress Create plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.5.4).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the John‑Michael L'Allier Create plugin to a version newer than 2.5.3, which removes the vulnerable code.
  • Limit contributor access to only trusted users, ensuring that the role has no rights to execute high‑privilege plugin functions.
  • Configure a web application firewall to reject suspicious SQL injection patterns and monitor database queries for abnormal activity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 21, 2026 at 18:48 UTC.

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History

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in John-Michael L'Allier Create allows Blind SQL Injection. This issue affects Create: from n/a through 2.5.3. Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in John-Michael L'Allier Create mediavine-create allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Create: from n/a through 2.5.3.
Title WordPress Create plugin <= 2.5.3 - SQL Injection vulnerability WordPress Create by Mediavine plugin <= 2.5.3 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Contributor SQL Injection in Create by Mediavine <= 2.5.3 versions. Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in John-Michael L'Allier Create allows Blind SQL Injection. This issue affects Create: from n/a through 2.5.3.
Title WordPress Create by Mediavine plugin <= 2.5.3 - SQL Injection vulnerability WordPress Create plugin <= 2.5.3 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Mischiefmarmot
Mischiefmarmot create By Mediavine
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Mischiefmarmot
Mischiefmarmot create By Mediavine
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Contributor SQL Injection in Create by Mediavine <= 2.5.3 versions.
Title WordPress Create by Mediavine plugin <= 2.5.3 - SQL Injection vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-89
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L'}


Subscriptions

Mischiefmarmot Create By Mediavine
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-21T17:02:09.908Z

Reserved: 2026-01-23T12:31:51.715Z

Link: CVE-2026-24552

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-23T13:33:51.483Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-07-23T12:17:12.660

Modified: 2026-09-21T17:17:34.550

Link: CVE-2026-24552

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-21T19:00:08Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-89

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')