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CVE-2026-54809 VillaTheme CVE debrief

A critical SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in the GIFT4U plugin, affecting versions up to 1.0.10. This vulnerability allows for blind SQL injection, posing a significant risk to affected systems. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on June 17, 2026, and has been rated with a CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a critical severity level. The vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command. Users of the GIFT4U plugin should take immediate action to mitigate this vulnerability.

Vendor
VillaTheme
Product
GIFT4U
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.3
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

Administrators and users of the GIFT4U plugin, particularly those using versions up to 1.0.10, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions to protect their systems.

Technical summary

The GIFT4U plugin is vulnerable to SQL injection due to improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. This allows for blind SQL injection attacks, which can lead to unauthorized access and data breaches. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a critical severity level.

Defensive priority

high

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update the GIFT4U plugin to a version that is not vulnerable.
  • Use prepared statements with parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection.
  • Limit database privileges to the minimum required for the application.
  • Monitor database activity for suspicious queries.
  • Implement a web application firewall (WAF) to detect and prevent SQL injection attacks.
  • Regularly review and update software dependencies to ensure they are secure.

Evidence notes

The vulnerability was reported by Patchstack and is publicly disclosed in the CVE record. The CVSS score and vector are based on the official CVE record.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-54809 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-54809

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

  • CVE-2026-54809 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-54809

    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.