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WP Fast Total Search CVE-2026-12741

| EUVDEUVD-2026-49716 HIGH
SQL Injection (CWE-89)
2026-07-28 security@wordfence.com GHSA-235p-5qrp-j5rw
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: wordfence
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Send HTTP request with malicious SQL in form_data[s]
  2. Exploit
    Trigger SQL injection in plugin search query
  3. Impact
    Extract sensitive database information

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

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

No special conditions required - the vulnerable WP Fast Total Search plugin must be installed and active on the WordPress site. The search feature, which is typically accessible to unauthenticated users, directly handles the tainted parameter without sanitization, leading to exploitable SQL injection. No user interaction or elevated privileges are needed.

Impact

CVSS 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) indicates a remotely exploitable flaw with low attack complexity and no privileges required, impacting confidentiality only. However, EPSS data is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV, nor is any public exploit code known. Without confirmation of active exploitation or a proof-of-concept, the current real-world risk is moderate. The lack of authentication and low complexity make exploitation likely if an exploit emerges, but the absence of a patched version increases urgency for mitigation.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker sends a crafted HTTP request to a vulnerable WordPress site, injecting SQL payloads via the 'form_data[s]' parameter. The malicious query executes in the plugin's search database call, allowing the extraction of sensitive data such as user credentials or personal information without user interaction or prior authentication.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 28, 2026

Remote unauthenticated SQL injection in the WordPress WP Fast Total Search plugin up to version 1.80.280 allows attackers to extract sensitive database information via the 'form_data[s]' parameter. The flaw requires no authentication or user interaction, making it easily exploitable over the network. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been confirmed at this time.

RemediationAI

No patched version higher than 1.80.280 has been released by the vendor at this time. Users should immediately disable the plugin if it is not critical, or closely monitor for an update. A temporary compensating control is to block access to the search endpoint or disable the search feature entirely, though this will remove the plugin's core functionality. No official workaround has been published. Consult the Wordfence advisory for the latest fix status.

Affected VersionsENISA

WP Fast Total Search – The Power of Indexed Search 0 ≤1.80.280

Affected Packages

euvd wp_fast_total_search_the_power_of_indexed_search no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

The WP Fast Total Search plugin for WordPress (slug 'fulltext-search') fails to properly escape user-supplied input passed through the 'form_data[s]' parameter before incorporating it into SQL queries. This insecurity occurs in the search functionality defined in fulltext-search.php and wpfts_search.php, leading to SQL injection (CWE-89). The vulnerability exists because the plugin does not use parameterized queries or sufficient escaping, allowing attackers to manipulate SQL logic.

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Severity by source

Vendor (wordfence) PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 7.5 HIGH

Unauthenticated network access, low complexity, no user interaction; high confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact.

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

Primary rating from Vendor (wordfence).

CVSS VectorVendor: wordfence

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

DescriptionCVE.org

The WP Fast Total Search - The Power of Indexed Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the 'form_data[s]' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.80.280 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. 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.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 77% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche WordPress search plugin, not widely installed
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
5 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 Yes
EPSS 0.3%
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· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

58
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +38
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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