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eMagicOne Store Manager Blind SQL Injection Vulnerability

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.3)

CVE-2026-42773

This vulnerability affects a WordPress plugin, which is a type of software commonly deployed as an internet-facing web application component. Plugins of this nature are typically exposed to the public internet to facilitate site functionality, making them accessible to external requests.

SQL Injection

Halo Surface Signal: 4 out of 5 — likely to be public-facing.

External exposure likelihood

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

This vulnerability, improper handling of SQL commands, could allow an attacker to access or manipulate data within the eMagicOne Store Manager software. The primary concern at this stage is to determine if this software is in use and therefore potentially exposed.

SQL injection allows unauthorized data access.
Matters for data integrity and potential exposure.
Confirm relevance and assess potential impact.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests to a web application using the eMagicOne Store Manager. If the application is improperly configured, these requests could target the SQL database, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive data.

Requires network access.
Triggers through SQL injection.
Leads to sensitive data exposure.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

A Blind SQL Injection vulnerability in eMagicOne Store Manager could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This could potentially lead to the disclosure of sensitive system data when the application improperly handles user-supplied input within SQL queries.

Sensitive system data could be exposed.
Through specially crafted SQL queries.
Unauthorized access to underlying data.

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

This SQL injection vulnerability in eMagicOne Store Manager is likely to affect application owners and potentially infrastructure teams responsible for managing the eMagicOne deployment. The first practical step is to identify all instances of the affected software, determine their exposure and criticality, locate the accountable owner, and then plan remediation based on these findings.

Application owners should lead remediation efforts.
Verify external accessibility and business criticality.
Plan maintenance for targeted upgrades or removals.

Supplementary metadata

CVSS vector

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Frequently asked questions

What is eMagicOne Store Manager?

eMagicOne Store Manager is a WordPress plugin designed to streamline the management of e-commerce data and product catalogs. It acts as an interface between the user's administrative dashboard and the underlying database, helping site owners automate tasks like product updates, inventory tracking, and order synchronization directly within their content management system.

What does SQL injection mean for CVE-2026-42773?

This vulnerability, classified as CWE-89, happens when software fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before including it in a database query. Because the application cannot distinguish between a user's legitimate data and malicious commands, an attacker can 'inject' their own SQL code. In this specific case, it is a Blind SQL Injection, where the attacker may not see direct output but can infer information about the database structure and content based on the application's responses.

How is this vulnerability triggered?

An attacker triggers this flaw by sending specially crafted network requests to the web application where the plugin is active. The vulnerability exists because the software does not neutralize these requests before processing them. Notably, this does not require an attacker to have a pre-existing account or administrative credentials; the weakness exists in how the plugin handles unauthenticated input, making the entry point public-facing.

Is my site at risk from this SQL injection?

According to Halo Surface Signal, this vulnerability is considered likely to impact environments because eMagicOne Store Manager is a WordPress plugin typically deployed as an internet-facing component. If your site is accessible to the public, the plugin is likely reachable by remote requests. You should consider any instance of this software exposed to the network as a potential target for unauthorized data access.

Do I need to take immediate action for CVE-2026-42773?

Yes. First, audit your WordPress environment to confirm if the affected versions (up to 1.3.2) are currently installed. Once identified, map these instances to their business function and data sensitivity. Coordinate with your application owners to prioritize these systems, monitor for any signs of unusual database activity, and plan for updates or removal of the plugin to mitigate the risk of unauthorized data exposure.

References

patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/store-manager-connector/vul…

Written by Nicholas Merritt

Nicholas Merritt is VP of Security Solutions at Halo Security. With more than 25 years across application security, vulnerability prioritization, and offensive security, he helps teams translate threat data into practical exposure validation and remediation focus. He authors Halo Threat Intelligence CVE advisories using Halo Surface Signal and H/A/L/O context to prioritize internet-facing risk.