CVE-2026-62109 in Sky Addons Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 09/11/2026
Editor SQL Injection in Sky Addons for Elementor <= 3.8.4 versions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/11/2026
The vulnerability identified as an SQL injection flaw within the Sky Addons plugin for WordPress, specifically affecting versions up to and including 3.8.4, represents a critical security risk that stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms in the editor component of the application. This type of vulnerability allows attackers to interfere with the queries that an application makes to its underlying database, potentially granting them unauthorized access to sensitive data stored within the system. The root cause lies in the failure to properly escape user-supplied input before it is incorporated into SQL statements, a fundamental oversight that violates secure coding practices and exposes the backend infrastructure to exploitation by malicious actors with varying levels of privilege.
From a technical perspective, this flaw typically manifests when specific parameters passed through HTTP requests are directly concatenated or interpolated into database query strings without adequate filtering. In the context of WordPress plugins like Sky Addons, such inputs often originate from form submissions, AJAX calls, or URL parameters within the admin interface where users configure addon settings or display content. Because the application does not utilize prepared statements with parameterized queries nor apply rigorous type checking and escaping functions provided by the database abstraction layer, an attacker can craft a malicious payload that alters the logic of the SQL query. This manipulation can lead to unauthorized data retrieval, modification, or deletion within the WordPress database, which contains user credentials, site configurations, and potentially other sensitive information managed by the platform.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, particularly given the widespread adoption of Elementor and its associated addons in the web development community. An attacker exploiting this SQL injection can perform a range of malicious activities beyond simple data exfiltration. They may extract administrative credentials stored in plaintext or hashed formats within the wp_users table, thereby gaining full control over the WordPress installation. Furthermore, depending on the database configuration and privileges granted to the application's database user, an attacker might execute commands that allow for remote code execution, effectively compromising not just the web application but potentially the underlying server infrastructure. This escalation path transforms a seemingly isolated plugin vulnerability into a systemic compromise of the entire hosting environment, leading to data breaches, defacement, or the use of the compromised site as part of a larger botnet.
This vulnerability aligns with Common Weakness Enumeration identifier CWE-89, which categorizes improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, commonly known as SQL Injection. In terms of tactical classification under the MITRE ATT&CK framework for enterprise security, this flaw facilitates techniques related to Collection and Credential Access, specifically allowing attackers to query database contents or harvest credentials stored within them. The exploitation vector is generally classified as Remote Code Execution via Input Manipulation, where the attacker interacts with the application through a network connection without requiring prior authentication in some configurations, although it often requires at least low-level access if triggered from protected admin areas.
To mitigate this risk and secure the environment against such exploits, immediate action must be taken to update the Sky Addons plugin to version 3.8.5 or later, where these input validation issues have been addressed by the developers through proper sanitization and parameterized query implementation. Organizations relying on WordPress should also implement Web Application Firewalls that can detect and block common SQL injection patterns in HTTP traffic, providing an additional layer of defense-in-depth. Regular security audits and code reviews focusing on database interaction layers are essential to prevent similar vulnerabilities from being introduced during future development cycles. Additionally, enforcing the principle of least privilege for database users ensures that even if a successful exploitation occurs, the potential damage is contained within limited permissions rather than granting full administrative control over the database system.