CVE-2026-1581
HIGHCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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2Description
The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the 'wpfob' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.14 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.
Analysis
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit time-based SQL injection in wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress versions up to 2.4.14 through the 'wpfob' parameter to extract sensitive database information. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input sanitization and improper SQL query preparation, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands without authentication. …
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Remediation
Within 24 hours: Inventory all WordPress instances using wpForo plugin and document affected versions. Within 7 days: Implement WAF rules to block malicious 'wpfob' parameter payloads, disable the forum functionality if non-critical, or apply network segmentation to limit database exposure. …
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