CVE-2026-54827 in Real Estate 7 Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 06/26/2026
Unauthenticated SQL Injection in Real Estate 7 <= 3.5.9 versions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/27/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical security flaw in the Real Estate 7 WordPress plugin version 3.5.9 and earlier, where unauthenticated sql injection attacks can be executed against the affected system. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the plugin's database query execution logic, allowing remote attackers to inject malicious sql commands without requiring any authentication credentials. The flaw exists in the plugin's handling of user-supplied parameters that are directly incorporated into sql queries without proper escaping or parameterization techniques.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the plugin processes requests containing specially crafted input data that gets concatenated directly into sql statements. Attackers can exploit this by manipulating query parameters to inject malicious sql payloads that bypass authentication checks and gain unauthorized access to the underlying database. This type of vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws in software applications. The attack vector typically involves sending malformed requests through http parameters or api endpoints that the plugin exposes for various functionalities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it allows attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities including data exfiltration, unauthorized database modification, user account compromise, and potential system escalation. Remote attackers can extract sensitive information such as user credentials, personal data, and configuration details stored in the database. The vulnerability also enables attackers to modify or delete critical data within the real estate listings, property details, and user management systems. This represents a significant risk for businesses relying on the plugin for their online property management operations.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should include immediate patching of the Real Estate 7 plugin to version 3.6.0 or later where the sql injection flaws have been addressed through proper input validation and parameterized query implementation. Organizations should also implement web application firewalls with rules specifically designed to detect and block sql injection patterns targeting known vulnerable parameters. Database access controls should be reviewed and restricted to minimize potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. Additionally, regular security audits of wordpress plugins and themes should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors. This vulnerability aligns with attack techniques documented in the attack pattern taxonomy under the category of sql injection attacks that leverage insufficient input validation as a primary method for unauthorized access.