CVE-2026-4060: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in cyberhobo Geo Mashup
The Geo Mashup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Time-Based SQL Injection via the 'sort' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.18. This is due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. The `esc_sql()` function is applied but is ineffective in the `ORDER BY` context because the value is not enclosed in quotes. Additionally, while a `sanitize_sort_arg()` allowlist-based sanitizer was added in version 1.13.18, it is only applied in the AJAX code path (`sanitize_query_args()`) and not in the `render-map.php` or template tag code paths. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database via a time-based blind approach.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-4060 describes a time-based blind SQL injection vulnerability in the Geo Mashup WordPress plugin (up to version 1.13.18). The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'sort' parameter used in SQL ORDER BY clauses. Although esc_sql() is used, it is ineffective because the parameter is not enclosed in quotes, allowing injection. A whitelist sanitizer was introduced in version 1.13.18 but only applies to AJAX code paths, leaving other code paths vulnerable. This allows unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL commands to extract sensitive data via time delays.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to perform time-based blind SQL injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability affects confidentiality but does not impact integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is currently available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Temporary mitigation could include restricting access to vulnerable endpoints or disabling the plugin until a fix is released. Avoid relying on esc_sql() alone for sanitizing ORDER BY parameters and ensure whitelist sanitization is applied consistently across all code paths.
CVE-2026-4060: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in cyberhobo Geo Mashup
Description
The Geo Mashup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Time-Based SQL Injection via the 'sort' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.18. This is due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. The `esc_sql()` function is applied but is ineffective in the `ORDER BY` context because the value is not enclosed in quotes. Additionally, while a `sanitize_sort_arg()` allowlist-based sanitizer was added in version 1.13.18, it is only applied in the AJAX code path (`sanitize_query_args()`) and not in the `render-map.php` or template tag code paths. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database via a time-based blind approach.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-4060 describes a time-based blind SQL injection vulnerability in the Geo Mashup WordPress plugin (up to version 1.13.18). The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'sort' parameter used in SQL ORDER BY clauses. Although esc_sql() is used, it is ineffective because the parameter is not enclosed in quotes, allowing injection. A whitelist sanitizer was introduced in version 1.13.18 but only applies to AJAX code paths, leaving other code paths vulnerable. This allows unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL commands to extract sensitive data via time delays.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to perform time-based blind SQL injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability affects confidentiality but does not impact integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is currently available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Temporary mitigation could include restricting access to vulnerable endpoints or disabling the plugin until a fix is released. Avoid relying on esc_sql() alone for sanitizing ORDER BY parameters and ensure whitelist sanitization is applied consistently across all code paths.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-12T17:24:28.654Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f5e1b7cbff5d8610d49417
Added to database: 5/2/2026, 11:36:23 AM
Last enriched: 5/2/2026, 11:51:41 AM
Last updated: 5/3/2026, 3:41:57 AM
Views: 12
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