CVE-2026-54812 StylemixThemes CVE debrief

Who should care

Administrators and users of the Motors plugin, particularly those using versions up to 1.4.109, should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to update the plugin. Additionally, security teams and IT professionals responsible for maintaining WordPress installations with this plugin should prioritize patching to prevent potential data breaches.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-54812 vulnerability is an improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, also known as a SQL injection vulnerability. This issue allows for blind SQL injection, which could enable an attacker to infer information from the database or execute system-level commands. The vulnerability exists in the Motors plugin, affecting versions from n/a through 1.4.109. The CVSS vector for this vulnerability is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L, indicating a high severity level.

Defensive priority

high

Recommended defensive actions

• Update the Motors plugin to the latest version immediately.
• Review database access and restrict unnecessary privileges.
• Implement a web application firewall (WAF) to detect and prevent SQL injection attempts.
• Regularly monitor plugin and theme updates for known vulnerabilities.
• Use secure protocols for data transmission and storage.
• Limit database user permissions to the minimum required.
• Perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Evidence notes

The information provided is based on data from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and Patchstack. The CVE record and NVD detail pages provide comprehensive information about the vulnerability, including its CVSS score, vector, and affected versions.

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