CVE-2026-57787 in SVGicons Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/13/2026
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in CreativeWS CWS SVGicons cws-svgicons allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects CWS SVGicons: from n/a through <= 1.5.5.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/13/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw classified under cwe-89 within the creativews cws svgicons plugin for wordpress systems. The weakness occurs when user-supplied input containing special sql characters is improperly handled during database query construction without adequate sanitization or parameterization. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate sql commands executed by the underlying database system through blind sql injection techniques that do not provide direct error feedback but instead rely on response timing or conditional responses to extract information.
The technical implementation of this flaw allows malicious actors to construct sql queries that bypass normal input validation mechanisms. When the plugin processes svg icon requests or other user interactions, it fails to properly escape or parameterize user-provided data before incorporating it into sql statements. This creates opportunities for attackers to inject malicious sql payloads that can execute arbitrary commands on the database server. The blind nature of the injection means that attackers must rely on indirect methods such as time-based queries or conditional responses to determine if their payload executed successfully.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to potentially allow full system compromise through database manipulation and privilege escalation. An attacker could extract sensitive information including user credentials, administrative access details, or other confidential data stored in the wordpress database. The vulnerability affects all versions from the initial release through version 155, indicating a long-standing issue that has not been properly addressed in the plugin's codebase. This represents a significant risk to wordpress installations using this specific plugin as it provides attackers with persistence mechanisms and potential access to backend database systems.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate implementation of input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. The plugin developers must ensure all user inputs are properly sanitized before database interaction and implement proper prepared statements or parameterized queries throughout the codebase. System administrators should apply immediate patches or updates when available and consider implementing web application firewalls with sql injection detection capabilities. Additionally, database access controls should be reviewed to limit the privileges of the application accounts and implement proper logging mechanisms to detect suspicious sql activity. This vulnerability aligns with attack techniques described in the mitre att&ck framework under the command and control and credential access domains, emphasizing the need for comprehensive defensive measures including network monitoring and database security auditing.