CVE-2026-24552 in Create Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/23/2026
Contributor SQL Injection in Create by Mediavine <= 2.5.3 versions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/23/2026
The vulnerability identified as contributor sql injection in Mediavine plugin versions 2.5.3 and earlier represents a critical security flaw that allows unauthorized users to execute malicious sql commands through the application's contributor creation functionality. This issue stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the plugin's database interaction layers, specifically when processing user data during contributor account creation. The vulnerability creates an attack surface where malicious actors can manipulate sql queries by injecting crafted input into form fields or api endpoints used for creating new contributors.
The technical implementation of this sql injection flaw occurs when the plugin fails to properly escape or parameterize user-supplied data before incorporating it into sql statements. When administrators or authorized users create new contributor accounts through the mediavine interface, the application processes form inputs without sufficient sanitization measures. This allows attackers to inject malicious sql payloads that can manipulate the database directly, potentially leading to data exfiltration, unauthorized access, or complete database compromise. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it operates within a core administrative function of the plugin, providing attackers with elevated privileges when successfully exploited.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable attackers to escalate their privileges within the affected system. Successful exploitation could allow unauthorized users to read sensitive database information including user credentials, contributor details, and potentially other application data stored in the same database. The attack surface is further expanded when considering that mediavine plugins often integrate with wordpress core functionality and may have access to broader system resources. This vulnerability directly aligns with common attack patterns documented in the attack technique catalog under credential access and privilege escalation categories, specifically targeting weaknesses in input validation and database interaction processes.
Mitigation strategies for this sql injection vulnerability require immediate patching of affected mediavine plugin versions to 2.5.4 or later, which contain proper input sanitization and parameterized query implementations. System administrators should implement additional defensive measures including web application firewall rules that monitor for common sql injection patterns, database user privilege restrictions limiting write access to application accounts, and regular security auditing of plugin installations. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining updated third-party components in wordpress environments, as it represents a failure to apply proper security controls around user input processing. Organizations should also consider implementing database activity monitoring solutions that can detect anomalous sql query patterns indicative of injection attacks, following security best practices outlined in nist cybersecurity framework and owasp top ten vulnerability classifications.