CVE-2026-40745 WordPress Element Pack Elementor Addons plugin <= 8.4.2 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An attacker can perform blind SQL injection to read sensitive database information from the Element Pack Elementor Addons plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-40745?
CVE-2026-40745 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in bdthemes Element Pack Elementor Addons, published on 15 Apr 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in bdthemes Element Pack Elementor Addons bdthemes-element-pack-lite allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Element Pack Elementor Addons: from n/a through <= 8.4.2.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-40745?
How do I fix CVE-2026-40745?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-40745 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2026-40745 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-40745 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-82v2-5hpx-rj8w.