CVE-2026-112822 in Workreap Core Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/23/2026
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in AmentoTech Workreap Core workreap_core allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Workreap Core: from n/a before 3.4.4.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/23/2026
The identified security flaw represents a classic instance of Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command, commonly referred to as SQL injection. This vulnerability is present within the AmentoTech Workreap Core plugin, specifically affecting versions prior to 3.4.4. The core issue stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms when processing user-supplied data that interacts with backend database queries. In this specific context, the application fails to properly escape or parameterize special characters such as single quotes, double quotes, semicolons, and comment sequences before incorporating them into SQL statements. This lack of rigorous encoding allows an attacker to manipulate the structure of the intended database query by injecting malicious SQL code through input fields that are processed without adequate safeguards.
The nature of this vulnerability is classified as a Blind SQL Injection, which distinguishes it from error-based or union-based injection techniques in terms of exploitation methodology and observable outcomes. In a blind scenario, the application does not return detailed database error messages or direct query results to the user interface based on the injected payload. Instead, the attacker must infer information about the database structure and content by observing indirect responses such as differences in page load times, HTTP status codes, or subtle changes in the application's behavior. This requires a more sophisticated approach where the attacker constructs boolean-based or time-based payloads to systematically extract data bit by bit. The absence of immediate feedback makes detection harder for both users and automated scanning tools but does not diminish the severity of the potential data exfiltration.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to the confidentiality and integrity of the underlying database. An authenticated attacker with access to vulnerable endpoints can potentially extract sensitive information stored in the Workreap Core database, including user credentials, personal identifiable information, financial records, or proprietary business logic configurations. Since SQL injection allows for arbitrary command execution within the context of the database engine, there is also a risk that an attacker could modify existing data, delete critical tables, or even execute operating system commands if the database service has elevated privileges and unsafe configuration settings are enabled. This compromises the trustworthiness of the application's data layer and can lead to severe regulatory compliance violations depending on the type of data exposed.
This vulnerability aligns with Common Weakness Enumeration identifier CWE-89, which covers Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command. It also maps closely to MITRE ATT&CK technique T1059, specifically subtechnique 004 for Command and Scripting Interpretation via SQL injection, as well as the broader category of Input Validation failures (CWE-20). The exploitation path typically involves identifying input vectors such as search parameters, filter options, or authentication forms where user input is directly concatenated into SQL queries without proper parameterization.
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediate action should be taken to upgrade Workreap Core to version 3.4.4 or later, which includes the necessary patches for input sanitization and query preparation. For environments where upgrading is not immediately feasible, implementing a Web Application Firewall can provide an additional layer of defense by detecting and blocking known SQL injection patterns in HTTP requests. Developers should also enforce strict parameterized queries or prepared statements when interacting with databases to ensure that user input is always treated as data rather than executable code. Regular security audits and static application security testing are recommended to identify similar weaknesses across the entire codebase, ensuring robust defense-in-depth strategies against injection attacks.