CVE-2026-66609 WordPress TheGem (Elementor) theme <= 5.12.3 - SQL Injection vulnerability
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in TheGem WordPress theme, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-66609?
CVE-2026-66609 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in CodexThemes TheGem (Elementor), published on 20 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unauthenticated SQL Injection in TheGem (Elementor) <= 5.12.3 versions.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-66609?
How do I fix CVE-2026-66609?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-66609 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-2026-66609 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-66609 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h6f6-6rqr-c7wx.