CVE-2026-115608 in JetEngine Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/26/2026
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Crocoblock JetEngine jet-engine allows SQL Injection.This issue affects JetEngine: from n/a through 3.9.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/26/2026
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 resides within the Crocoblock JetEngine plugin for WordPress, specifically affecting versions ranging from initial releases up through version 3.9.0. The core technical deficiency lies in the application's failure to adequately sanitize or validate user-supplied input before incorporating it into backend database queries. When an attacker constructs a malicious payload containing SQL syntax, such as single quotes, semicolons, and logical operators like UNION or OR, the vulnerable code processes this input directly within the query structure without proper escaping mechanisms. This allows the injected commands to be interpreted by the underlying Database Management System rather than being treated as literal data strings, fundamentally breaking the intended separation between code and data that is essential for secure application operation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe due to the privileged nature of database interactions in web applications like JetEngine. An authenticated attacker with low privileges or even an unauthenticated user, depending on the specific endpoint exploited within the plugin, can manipulate SQL queries to extract sensitive information from the WordPress database. This includes retrieving administrator usernames and password hashes, which facilitates account takeover attacks. Furthermore, the vulnerability enables data exfiltration of personal identifiable information stored in custom post types created by JetEngine, such as user profiles or transaction records. In more advanced exploitation scenarios involving specific Database Management System configurations, an attacker might leverage this flaw to execute operating system commands on the server hosting the database, leading to a complete compromise of the underlying infrastructure and potential lateral movement within the network environment.
From a classification perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command, which is one of the most prevalent and dangerous web application security risks identified by industry standards. In terms of adversary behavior mapping under the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this flaw facilitates techniques associated with Data from Local System or Database via SQL Injection, allowing attackers to perform unauthorized access and data collection without detection through standard authentication mechanisms. The persistence of such vulnerabilities in widely used plugins highlights the critical importance of rigorous input validation practices during software development life cycles.
To mitigate this risk, immediate action is required for all administrators running JetEngine versions prior to 3.9.1. The primary remediation step involves upgrading the plugin to a patched version where the developers have implemented proper parameterized queries or prepared statements that ensure user inputs are strictly treated as data rather than executable code. Until an upgrade can be performed, temporary mitigations include restricting database access permissions for the web application account to the minimum necessary privileges and employing Web Application Firewalls configured with rulesets specifically designed to detect and block SQL injection patterns in HTTP requests. Additionally, regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar input handling flaws across other plugins and custom code within the WordPress environment to ensure comprehensive defense against database-driven attacks.