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Throws SPAM Away CVE-2026-81763

| EUVDEUVD-2026-68787 CRITICAL
SQL Injection (CWE-89)
2026-08-31 Patchstack GHSA-gj9g-72qp-438r
9.3
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: Patchstack
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Identify WordPress site with plugin
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted request with SQL payload
  3. Exploit
    Injection alters backend query
  4. Execution
    Extract user hashes and secrets
  5. Impact
    Compromise admin account

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

Exploitation requires only that a WordPress site have Throws SPAM Away version 3.8.2 or earlier installed and active, with the vulnerable request-handling endpoint reachable over the network; per the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) no authentication, user interaction, or non-default configuration is needed. The main limiting factor is deployment footprint - the target must actually run this specific, relatively niche plugin - rather than any privilege or configuration prerequisite. The exact vulnerable parameter/endpoint is not detailed in the provided data and should be confirmed via the Patchstack advisory.

Impact

The signals mostly align toward high severity: the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) describes trivially reachable, unauthenticated network exploitation and the CWE-89 class is well understood and often automatable. Confidentiality is rated High while integrity is None and availability Low, which suggests a primarily data-read exposure rather than full DB takeover. Tempering this, no EPSS score, no POC, and no KEV entry were provided, so there is no evidence of active or at-scale exploitation yet - the risk is currently 'high potential, unproven exploitation.' One point to verify: the vector sets S:C and I:N/A:L, an unusual combination for SQLi; the scope change is plausible for WordPress but the impact split should be confirmed against the Patchstack advisory.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker sends a crafted HTTP request to a WordPress site running the plugin, embedding malicious SQL in an unauthenticated parameter processed by the vulnerable query. The injection returns or infers database contents such as administrator password hashes and secret keys, enabling follow-on account compromise. No public POC is identified, but the low complexity and lack of authentication make weaponization straightforward.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 31, 2026

SQL injection in the Throws SPAM Away WordPress anti-spam plugin (versions 3.8.2 and earlier) lets remote unauthenticated attackers inject arbitrary SQL through the plugin's request handling, exposing WordPress database contents such as user records and secrets. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.3 (S:C), reflecting network reach and no authentication. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the flaw is not listed in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

Upgrade Throws SPAM Away to a release later than 3.8.2 once the vendor publishes a fixed version; the input data does not name an exact patched version, so consult the Patchstack advisory (https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/throws-spam-away/vulnerability/wordpress-throws-spam-away-plugin-3-8-2-sql-injection-vulnerability) for the specific fix release before relying on it. As no vendor-released patch version is confirmed in the available data, interim compensating controls include deactivating and removing the plugin (trade-off: loses its anti-spam filtering, so re-enable native/alternative spam controls), and placing a WAF rule or Patchstack vPatch in front of WordPress to block SQL-injection patterns against the plugin's endpoints (trade-off: virtual patching can be bypassed and may false-positive on legitimate comment content). Restricting access to the affected request paths at the reverse proxy adds further containment.

Affected VersionsENISA

Throws SPAM Away n/a ≤3.8.2

Affected Packages

euvd throws_spam_away no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Throws SPAM Away is a Japanese-authored WordPress comment/anti-spam plugin (CPE vendor 'ウェブ屋のさとーさん', product throws_spam_away). The root cause is CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command): user-controllable input is concatenated into a database query without parameterization or sufficient sanitization, so crafted input alters query structure. Because WordPress plugins share the site's single MySQL/MariaDB database via $wpdb, a SQLi in any plugin endpoint can reach core wp_users, wp_options and other tables, which is consistent with the S:C (scope change) marking assigned by Patchstack.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 9.3 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
vuln.today AI 8.2 HIGH

Unauthenticated network SQLi (PR:N/AC:L) yields full DB read (C:H) and possible limited writes (I:L); I keep S:U absent confirmed cross-component impact.

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

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Unauthenticated SQL Injection in Throws SPAM Away <= 3.8.2 versions.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

The Throws SPAM Away WordPress plugin (versions 3.8.2 and earlier) contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to access WordPress database contents including user credentials and secrets. Any organization running this popular anti-spam plugin on affected versions faces immediate exposure of sensitive data. Immediate action is required as no vendor patch is currently available.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Until vendor patch availability: (1) Completely remove the plugin from all affected systems; (2) Deploy Web Application Firewall rules targeting SQL injection patterns; (3) Apply principle of least privilege to database user accounts; (4) Enable comprehensive database query and access logging; (5) Conduct immediate database integrity audits; (6) Implement database monitoring alerts for suspicious query patterns; (7) Maintain offline backups for rapid recovery if compromise is confirmed; (8) Consider database activity monitoring (DAM) solutions for real-time threat detection.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 86% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche Japanese-language WordPress anti-spam plugin, limited install base
Social Media
1
Sightings
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 CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
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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