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Publishpress Revisions CVE-2026-32539

| EUVDEUVD-2026-15913 CRITICAL
SQL Injection (CWE-89)
2026-03-25 Patchstack
9.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Craft malicious SQL payload in request parameter
  2. Delivery
    Submit to vulnerable PublishPress Revisions endpoint
  3. Exploit
    Execute blind SQL injection query
  4. Execution
    Extract sensitive database information
  5. Persist
    Identify admin credentials
  6. Impact
    Compromise WordPress installation

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

Remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit blind SQL injection in PublishPress Revisions plugin versions <= 3.7.23 through unspecified input parameter. No victim interaction required. Affects WordPress installations with vulnerable plugin enabled.

Impact

While CVSS and EPSS scores are unavailable for this CVE, the underlying risk is substantial. SQL injection vulnerabilities, particularly blind variants, typically carry high real-world exploitability due to automation potential and the foundational database access they provide. The affected software is a WordPress plugin with a broad deployment footprint, and the version range (through 3.7.23) suggests a relatively recent discovery. The lack of CVSS/EPSS scoring may indicate this is a newly disclosed vulnerability (CVE-2026 series) still undergoing formal assessment. The presence of Patchstack documentation and ENISA EUVD assignment (EUVD-2026-15913) confirms third-party validation. Exploitation likely requires low to medium attack complexity (crafting SQL payloads) and no authentication if the vulnerable parameter is exposed in unauthenticated endpoints. This should be treated as a high-priority vulnerability for any organization running PublishPress Revisions.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker identifies a vulnerable parameter in PublishPress Revisions' revision handling functionality and crafts a blind SQL injection payload, such as a time-based conditional query that pauses database response if a condition is true. By systematically iterating through character guesses and measuring response times, the attacker extracts sensitive data such as WordPress admin credentials, user email addresses, or plugin/theme configurations from the wp_users or wp_options tables. Once credentials are obtained, the attacker could escalate to full WordPress admin access and deploy malicious plugins or modify site content. No public proof-of-concept is confirmed in the available intelligence, but the straightforward nature of blind SQL injection exploitation suggests weaponizable exploits may be developed quickly.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 25, 2026

A blind SQL injection vulnerability exists in the PublishPress Revisions WordPress plugin through version 3.7.23, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database. The vulnerability affects all installations of PublishPress Revisions up to and including version 3.7.23, enabling attackers to extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or potentially achieve remote code execution depending on database permissions and WordPress configuration. No CVSS score or EPSS data is currently available, and KEV status is unknown, though the vulnerability has been documented by Patchstack security researchers with a public reference available.

RemediationAI

Immediately upgrade PublishPress Revisions to a version above 3.7.23 if such a patched version is available from the PublishPress development team. Consult the Patchstack vulnerability database at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/revisionary/vulnerability/wordpress-publishpress-revisions-plugin-3-7-23-sql-injection-vulnerability and contact PublishPress directly for patch availability and release schedules. As an interim measure if patching is delayed, restrict access to PublishPress Revisions functionality via WordPress user role restrictions, disable the plugin if not actively required, and implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block common SQL injection patterns. Monitor WordPress database activity for suspicious queries, and review database user permissions to follow the principle of least privilege.

Affected VersionsENISA

PublishPress Revisions n/a ≤≤ 3.7.23

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability is classified as CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command), which represents a failure to properly sanitize or parameterize SQL queries within the application. PublishPress Revisions, identified via CPE cpe:2.3:a:publishpress:publishpress_revisions:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*, is a WordPress plugin that manages post revisions and versioning. The blind SQL injection variant indicates that attackers cannot directly observe query results in HTTP responses, requiring time-based or boolean-based inference techniques to extract data. The root cause stems from insufficient input validation or use of string concatenation instead of prepared statements when constructing SQL queries, a common WordPress plugin vulnerability pattern.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.3 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in PublishPress PublishPress Revisions revisionary allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects PublishPress Revisions: from n/a through <= 3.7.23.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-32539 presents critical security risk, a SQL injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.3. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. Organizations should apply vendor updates immediately when available and implement compensating controls in the interim.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Deploy WAF rules to block injection patterns; (2) Restrict network access to affected components; (3) Enable enhanced logging for suspicious activity.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 91% exploitable
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

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 CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
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
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
Very High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

46
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +46
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.

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