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SureDash CVE-2026-54813

HIGH
SQL Injection (CWE-89)
2026-06-17 Patchstack
8.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: Patchstack
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain low-privileged WordPress account
  2. Delivery
    Identify SureDash vulnerable endpoint
  3. Exploit
    Submit crafted SQL payload in plugin parameter
  4. Execution
    Infer query results via blind boolean/timing side channel
  5. Persist
    Iteratively exfiltrate database contents (users, hashes, secrets)
  6. Impact
    Pivot using stolen credentials or wp-config secrets

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence

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Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires the SureDash plugin to be installed and activated on a WordPress site at version 1.8.0 or earlier, and the attacker must hold valid credentials for an authenticated WordPress account (PR:L from the CVSS vector indicates a low-privileged role such as Subscriber or Contributor is sufficient - admin rights are not needed). No user interaction is required (UI:N) and the attack is launched over the network (AV:N) against the vulnerable plugin endpoints. Exploitation is limited by the need for at least one valid login on the target site; sites that disable open user registration and enforce strong authentication on existing accounts materially reduce exposure.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L indicates network-reachable, low-complexity exploitation requiring only low privileges (any authenticated WordPress user role, potentially Subscriber) and no user interaction, with a scope change reflecting that SQL access reaches the entire WordPress database beyond the plugin's own context. Confidentiality impact is High (full database read) while integrity is None and availability is Low - consistent with a read-oriented blind SQLi. EPSS data is not provided and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV, so this is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and likely opportunistic rather than mass-exploited today. However, WordPress plugin SQLi flaws are routinely weaponized by automated scanners within weeks of disclosure, so the practical risk for any site running SureDash <= 1.8.0 with open user registration is meaningful.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker registers a low-privileged account on a WordPress site running SureDash <= 1.8.0 (or uses any existing low-privileged credential) and sends crafted requests to a vulnerable plugin endpoint that concatenates input into a SQL query. Using boolean or time-based blind techniques, they iteratively extract WordPress user password hashes, secret keys, or PII from custom tables. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, but blind SQLi is well within reach of automated tools like sqlmap.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jun 17, 2026

Blind SQL injection in Brainstorm Force SureDash WordPress plugin versions up to and including 1.8.0 allows authenticated low-privileged attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands through unsanitized input. The scope-changed CVSS 8.5 score reflects that exploitation can impact resources beyond the vulnerable component, exposing sensitive WordPress database contents to remote attackers. No public exploit identified at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Upstream fix availability is not independently confirmed from the provided data, so administrators should consult the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/suredash/vulnerability/wordpress-suredash-plugin-1-8-0-sql-injection-vulnerability and upgrade SureDash to any release later than 1.8.0 once published by Brainstorm Force. Until a patched version is installed, compensating controls include disabling or deactivating the SureDash plugin entirely (loss of dashboard functionality), tightening WordPress user registration to prevent untrusted Subscriber-level accounts (side effect: blocks legitimate self-service signups), restricting access to the SureDash AJAX/REST endpoints via a WAF rule or .htaccess deny rules from non-admin IPs (may break legitimate frontend interactions), and enabling Patchstack or an equivalent virtual patching service which typically ships mitigation rules for plugin SQLi soon after disclosure.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

SureDash is a WordPress plugin developed by Brainstorm Force (the vendor behind popular plugins like Astra and SureCart) that provides dashboard functionality for membership and learning sites. The root cause is CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command), meaning user-controllable input is concatenated into SQL queries without proper parameterization or escaping. This is a blind variant, meaning the attacker does not receive direct query output but infers data via timing or boolean-based side channels, typically by sending many crafted requests against vulnerable endpoints in the plugin (likely AJAX or REST handlers exposed to authenticated WordPress users).

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 8.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
vuln.today AI 8.5 HIGH

Network-reachable WordPress plugin endpoint reachable by any authenticated low-privileged user (PR:L), no interaction; blind SQLi yields full DB read (C:H) with scope change beyond plugin, integrity unaffected.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:L/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
Low

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Brainstorm Force SureDash allows Blind SQL Injection.

This issue affects SureDash: from n/a through 1.8.0.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

SureDash WordPress plugin (versions ≤1.8.0) contains a blind SQL injection vulnerability exploitable by low-privilege authenticated users, enabling direct access to sensitive WordPress database contents including user credentials and configuration data. The scope-changed CVSS 8.5 score indicates potential impact beyond the plugin itself. No vendor patch is currently available, requiring immediate interim controls.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: Enforce principle of least privilege on database user accounts used by the plugin; implement database audit logging to detect anomalous query patterns; deploy WAF rules to detect and block SQL injection syntax; restrict plugin access to administrative users only; monitor database activity logs for indicators of unauthorized data access attempts.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 89% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

42
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +42
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:brainstorm_force:suredash:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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