Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Steve Burge TaxoPress simple-tags allows Blind S...
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Steve Burge TaxoPress simple-tags allows Blind SQL Injection
Remediation
Apply vendor patches immediately. Review database access controls and enable query logging.
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VENDOR: PowerPack
PRODUCT: PowerPack Pro for Elementor
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: See vendor advisory for specific affected versions
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Description Summary:
A broken authentication vulnerability exists in PowerPack Pro for Elementor, allowing unauthenticated attackers to bypass security controls.
Executive Summary:
An unauthenticated broken authentication vulnerability in PowerPack Pro for Elementor poses a severe risk of unauthorized system access and potential account takeover.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-42629
Affected Software: PowerPack PowerPack Pro for Elementor
Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for specific affected versions
Vulnerability: This is an authentication bypass vulnerability occurring within the PowerPack Pro plugin. It allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the application by circumventing standard authentication mechanisms.
Business Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to total compromise of the affected WordPress site, including administrative control, data exfiltration, and the injection of malicious content. With a CVSS score of 8.8, this flaw represents a High severity risk that requires immediate attention to prevent unauthorized administrative access.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Identify and update the PowerPack Pro for Elementor plugin to the latest version provided by the vendor immediately.
Proactive Monitoring: Review web server and application access logs for anomalous traffic patterns or unauthorized login attempts directed at the plugin's endpoints.
Compensating Controls: Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with updated rulesets to detect and block suspicious requests targeting authentication parameters.
Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: false
Analyst Notes: As of June 18, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation of this vulnerability. However, due to the nature of the flaw, the potential for exploitation is high.
Analyst Recommendation
Given the critical nature of broken authentication vulnerabilities, organizations must prioritize patching this plugin immediately. Failure to address this flaw leaves the underlying infrastructure exposed to unauthenticated actors who could gain full administrative privileges.