CVE-2026-28115 in WP Attractive Donations System Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/05/2026
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in loopus WP Attractive Donations System - Easy Stripe & Paypal donations WP_AttractiveDonationsSystem allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Attractive Donations System - Easy Stripe & Paypal donations: from n/a through <= 1.25.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/07/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the loopus WP Attractive Donations System plugin for WordPress, specifically impacting versions through 1.25. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly neutralize special elements within SQL command structures, creating a pathway for malicious actors to execute unauthorized database operations. The flaw manifests as a blind SQL injection vulnerability, meaning attackers can infer database contents through indirect means rather than direct output manipulation, making detection and exploitation more challenging. This weakness allows unauthorized individuals to manipulate backend database queries through crafted input parameters that are not properly escaped or validated before being incorporated into SQL statements.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when user-supplied data is directly concatenated into SQL query strings without proper parameterization or escaping mechanisms. Attackers can leverage this by injecting malicious SQL fragments through input fields or parameters that are processed by the donation system's database interaction functions. The blind nature of the injection means that successful exploitation requires careful crafting of payloads that can be used to extract information through time-based or boolean-based techniques, where the application's response time or conditional behavior reveals database information. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, and represents a direct violation of secure coding practices that mandate input validation and parameterized queries.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete database compromise and potential system takeover. An attacker could potentially extract sensitive donor information, financial records, user credentials, or other confidential data stored within the WordPress database. The vulnerability's presence in the donation processing system creates a particularly dangerous attack surface since it directly impacts financial transactions and personal information handling. Additionally, the exploitation could lead to unauthorized modification of donation records, enabling fraud or financial manipulation. The vulnerability also poses risks to the broader WordPress installation, as successful database access could provide attackers with information needed to escalate privileges or conduct further attacks against the hosting environment. This aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1046 for network service scanning to identify vulnerable components.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of the vulnerable plugin to the latest secure version, as this represents the most effective solution for addressing the root cause of the vulnerability. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and parameterized query mechanisms throughout their applications to prevent similar issues from occurring in other components. Network segmentation and database access controls should be enforced to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. Regular security audits and penetration testing should include thorough examination of database interaction points to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. The implementation of web application firewalls and database activity monitoring systems can provide additional layers of protection by detecting and blocking suspicious SQL injection attempts. Organizations should also establish robust patch management processes to ensure timely deployment of security updates across all WordPress installations and plugins, particularly those handling sensitive user data or financial transactions.