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CVE-2026-54818 VeronaLabs CVE debrief

A high-severity SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in Slimstat Analytics, a popular WordPress plugin. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-54818, has a CVSS score of 8.5 and allows attackers to perform blind SQL injection. The vulnerability affects Slimstat Analytics versions from n/a through 5.4.11. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized data access and manipulation. Administrators of WordPress sites using this plugin should take immediate action to mitigate the risk. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on June 17, 2026.

Vendor
VeronaLabs
Product
Slimstat Analytics
CVSS
HIGH 8.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-17
Original CVE updated
2026-06-17
Advisory published
2026-06-17
Advisory updated
2026-06-17

Who should care

WordPress administrators, cybersecurity professionals, and organizations using Slimstat Analytics plugin should be aware of this vulnerability. The vulnerability's high severity and potential for data breaches make it a priority for immediate attention.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-54818 vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, allowing for blind SQL injection. The vulnerability has a CVSS vector of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L, indicating a high severity. The vulnerability affects Slimstat Analytics versions from n/a through 5.4.11.

Defensive priority

high

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Slimstat Analytics to a version beyond 5.4.11
  • Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and prevent SQL injection attacks
  • Regularly monitor plugin and theme updates for known vulnerabilities
  • Use a security scanner to identify potential vulnerabilities in your WordPress site
  • Limit database privileges for the WordPress database user
  • Use prepared statements and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection
  • Consider using a security plugin to enhance WordPress site security

Evidence notes

The vulnerability information was obtained from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and Patchstack. The CVE record was published on June 17, 2026. The vulnerability has been classified as CWE-89.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-54818 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-54818

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-54818 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-54818

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.