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User Feedback EUVDEUVD-2026-20141

| CVE-2026-39475 HIGH
SQL Injection (CWE-89)
2026-04-08 Patchstack GHSA-p48j-375p-c37q
7.6
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
    Obtain low-privilege WordPress credentials
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted request with SQL payload
  3. Exploit
    Trigger blind SQL injection in plugin query
  4. Execution
    Infer database content via boolean/time responses
  5. Persist
    Extract sensitive data character-by-character
  6. Impact
    Escalate privileges or exfiltrate confidential 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

Requires authenticated user access to WordPress with Syed Balkhi User Feedback plugin version <= 1.10.1 installed and activated. Attacker must be a logged-in user (subscriber or higher) to inject malicious SQL commands through plugin input fields.

Impact

The CVSS base score of 8.5 (High severity) reflects significant potential impact, driven primarily by the scope change modifier and high confidentiality breach capability. However, real-world risk is substantially moderated by multiple factors. The EPSS score of 0.02% (6th percentile) indicates extremely low probability of exploitation in the wild within 30 days, suggesting this vulnerability has not attracted widespread attacker attention. The authentication requirement (PR:L) creates a meaningful barrier, as attackers must first obtain valid WordPress credentials with at least subscriber-level access before exploiting the flaw. No confirmed active exploitation (no CISA KEV listing) and no public exploit identified at time of analysis further reduce immediate risk. The blind nature of the SQL injection increases exploitation complexity compared to error-based variants, requiring attackers to use time-intensive boolean or time-based inference techniques. From an SSVC perspective: exploitation status is none, technical impact is partial (confidentiality breach with limited availability impact), and automatable exploitation is unlikely given authentication requirements. This results in a medium-priority remediation timeline for most organizations, elevated to high priority for sites with sensitive user data or where untrusted users have authenticated access. Organizations using defense-in-depth controls (Web Application Firewalls with SQLi signatures, database user privilege restrictions, input validation frameworks) have additional risk mitigation already in place.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An authenticated attacker with subscriber-level WordPress credentials submits a crafted HTTP request to a vulnerable User Feedback plugin endpoint, injecting malicious SQL syntax into a parameter processed without proper sanitization. Using blind SQL injection techniques such as boolean-based conditionals (e.g., AND 1=1 vs AND 1=2) or time-based delays (SLEEP functions), the attacker systematically extracts sensitive database contents including administrator credentials, user personal information, or proprietary business data character by character. The scope change property allows the attacker to potentially access database tables beyond the plugin's intended scope, compromising the entire WordPress installation's confidentiality.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Apr 14, 2026

Blind SQL injection in User Feedback WordPress plugin (versions ≤1.10.1) allows authenticated attackers with low privileges to extract database contents through malicious SQL queries. The vulnerability enables cross-scope exploitation with high confidentiality impact and limited availability disruption. EPSS probability is low (0.02%, 6th percentile), no public exploit identified at time of analysis, and exploitation requires authenticated access with low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

Upgrade User Feedback plugin to the latest patched version immediately; consult the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/userfeedback-lite/vulnerability/wordpress-user-feedback-plugin-1-10-1-sql-injection-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve for specific version recommendations as vendor-released patch details are not independently confirmed in available data at time of analysis. As an interim mitigation, restrict plugin access to trusted administrator accounts only by reviewing WordPress user roles and removing unnecessary subscriber/contributor privileges, implement Web Application Firewall rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns in HTTP requests, enable WordPress database query logging to detect exploitation attempts, apply principle of least privilege to WordPress database user accounts to limit potential data exposure, and consider temporarily disabling the User Feedback plugin if it is not business-critical until patching is completed. Review database logs for suspicious query patterns (UNION statements, boolean-based conditional queries, time delays via SLEEP/BENCHMARK functions) that may indicate prior exploitation attempts.

Affected VersionsENISA

User Feedback 0 ≤1.10.1

Affected Packages

euvd user_feedback no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of SQL special characters (CWE-89) in the User Feedback WordPress plugin developed by Syed Balkhi. The affected component (cpe:2.3:a:syed_balkhi:user_feedback) fails to sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL queries, creating a blind SQL injection vector. Blind SQLi differs from traditional SQL injection in that attackers cannot directly view query results but must infer data through boolean-based or time-based techniques. The CVSS vector indicates the flaw is network-accessible (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L), requires low-level privileges (PR:L), and enables scope change (S:C), suggesting the attacker can access resources beyond the vulnerable component's security context. WordPress plugin vulnerabilities of this class typically occur in AJAX handlers, REST API endpoints, or administrative interfaces where database queries are constructed using inadequately validated user input such as POST parameters, cookies, or custom headers.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 7.6 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

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

Lifecycle Timeline

3
CVSS changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 10:22 NVD
8.5 (HIGH) 7.6 (HIGH)
CVSS changed
Apr 14, 2026 - 15:22 NVD
8.5 (HIGH)
CVE Published
Apr 08, 2026 - 08:30 nvd
N/A

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Syed Balkhi User Feedback userfeedback-lite allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects User Feedback: from n/a through <= 1.10.1.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-39475 is a blind SQL injection vulnerability in the User Feedback WordPress plugin (versions 1.10.1 and earlier) that allows low-privileged authenticated users to extract sensitive database contents. This poses a direct confidentiality risk to any organization running this plugin, as attackers with legitimate user accounts can bypass access controls to access data beyond their authorization scope. Immediate identification and remediation of affected installations is critical to prevent unauthorized data exposure.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Deactivate and dequeue the vulnerable plugin immediately; (2) Restrict user registrations and disable user feedback submission forms; (3) Implement database activity monitoring and Web Application Firewall rules to detect SQL injection patterns; (4) Apply principle of least privilege-ensure WordPress database user accounts have minimal required permissions; (5) Enable WordPress security hardening via .htaccess or nginx to block SQL-like payloads in user input parameters.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 94% exploitable
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 No
EPSS 0.0%
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
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

38
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +38
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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