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CVE-2026-48837 Unlimited Elements CVE debrief

A blind SQL injection vulnerability exists in the WordPress plugin Unlimited Elements For Elementor, affecting versions up to and including 2.0.8. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89), allowing authenticated attackers with low privileges to manipulate database queries. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.5 (High severity) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privilege requirements, no user interaction, and changed scope with high confidentiality impact and low availability impact. The vulnerability was published to CVE on May 25, 2026, with subsequent modification on May 26, 2026. No known exploitation in ransomware campaigns has been documented, and the vulnerability has not been added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Vendor
Unlimited Elements
Product
Unlimited Elements For Elementor
CVSS
HIGH 8.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-05-25
Original CVE updated
2026-05-26
Advisory published
2026-05-25
Advisory updated
2026-05-26

Who should care

WordPress site administrators using Unlimited Elements For Elementor plugin; security teams managing WordPress estates; developers building Elementor-based solutions; database administrators responsible for WordPress backend security

Technical summary

The Unlimited Elements For Elementor plugin fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL queries. This blind SQL injection vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with low privileges to extract sensitive information from the database through boolean-based or time-based inference techniques. The vulnerability affects all versions from initial release through 2.0.8. The changed scope (S:C) in the CVSS vector indicates the vulnerable component impacts resources beyond its security scope, likely due to database server compromise potential.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade Unlimited Elements For Elementor to a version newer than 2.0.8 if available
  • Review database query sanitization in custom Elementor widget implementations
  • Implement Web Application Firewall rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns
  • Audit database user privileges to enforce least privilege access
  • Monitor database query logs for anomalous patterns indicative of blind SQL injection exploitation
  • Review Patchstack advisory for additional technical details and confirmation of fixed versions

Evidence notes

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L. CWE-89 (SQL Injection) identified as primary weakness. Vulnerability status in NVD is 'Deferred'.

Official resources

The vulnerability was disclosed through Patchstack's vulnerability database and subsequently indexed by NVD. The affected vendor attribution remains under review with low confidence based on reference domain analysis.