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WP w3all phpBB EUVDEUVD-2026-63313

| CVE-2026-73998 HIGH
SQL Injection (CWE-89)
2026-08-20 Patchstack GHSA-rxwj-6jrc-7pm8
8.5
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
    Register subscriber account on WordPress site
  2. Delivery
    Identify vulnerable plugin endpoint
  3. Exploit
    Inject SQL payload into subscriber-controlled parameter
  4. Execution
    Database executes unsanitized query
  5. Impact
    Exfiltrate phpBB or WordPress table data

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 the attacker to hold a valid WordPress subscriber-level account on the target site, which is the lowest default user role in WordPress. This means sites with open user registration are directly exposed to any internet user who can complete registration. Sites that restrict registration (invite-only, email-domain whitelist, or registration fully disabled) limit exploitation to already-trusted internal users. No specific plugin configuration or non-default feature flag is identified in the available data as a prerequisite beyond the plugin being installed and active. The CVSS vector (PR:L) confirms at least low-privilege authentication is required - unauthenticated exploitation is not indicated.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L) reflects a network-reachable, low-complexity flaw requiring only subscriber-level access - meaning any registered user on the WordPress site can attempt exploitation without further privilege escalation. The scope change elevates the score and real-world concern: a successful injection could leak data from both the WordPress and phpBB databases, including hashed passwords and private user data. No EPSS score was provided in the input, which limits quantitative exploitation-probability assessment. The absence of a KEV listing and no confirmed POC moderates urgency somewhat, but the PR:L threshold is notably low - even a small community site with open user registration presents meaningful exposure. No SSVC signals were provided; inferred SSVC disposition based on AV:N, low complexity, and scope change would likely land in the 'Out-of-Cycle Patch' or 'Immediate' tier for internet-facing sites with open registration.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker registers a free subscriber account on the target WordPress site and then sends a crafted HTTP request to a vulnerable plugin endpoint, injecting SQL syntax into a user-controlled parameter. The injected query is executed against the shared database, returning rows from the WordPress or phpBB user tables - including email addresses and password hashes - in the HTTP response or via time-based blind inference. No public POC is confirmed at time of analysis, but the low complexity and wide availability of generic SQL injection tooling (e.g., sqlmap) means exploit development requires minimal specialized skill.

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 – Aug 20, 2026

SQL injection in the WP w3all phpBB WordPress plugin (versions ≤ 3.0.5) allows any authenticated subscriber to extract sensitive data from the underlying database via unsanitized query input. The CVSS scope change metric (S:C) combined with high confidentiality impact (C:H) indicates the injection can reach beyond the plugin's own data - potentially exposing phpBB user credentials, private messages, or WordPress core tables. No public exploit code or CISA KEV listing is identified at time of analysis; however, the low authentication barrier (subscriber-level) makes this accessible to any registered WordPress user.

RemediationAI

The primary fix is to upgrade WP w3all phpBB to a version beyond 3.0.5 once the vendor releases a patched build; consult the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-w3all-phpbb-integration/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-w3all-phpbb-plugin-3-0-5-sql-injection-vulnerability for confirmed fix version details. No exact patched version number was present in the available data, so administrators should monitor the WordPress plugin repository and the Patchstack advisory for a confirmed release. As an interim compensating control, disabling open user registration (Settings > General > Membership in WordPress) prevents unauthenticated users from obtaining the subscriber-level access required for exploitation, though this may impact site functionality. Additionally, deploying a web application firewall rule to detect and block common SQL injection payloads in plugin endpoints can reduce exposure, though WAF rules carry false-positive risk and should be tested in staging first.

Affected VersionsENISA

WP w3all phpBB n/a ≤3.0.5

Affected Packages

euvd wp_w3all_phpbb no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

WP w3all phpBB is a WordPress plugin developed by axew3 (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:axew3:wp_w3all_phpbb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) that bridges a self-hosted phpBB forum installation with a WordPress site, synchronizing users and sessions between the two platforms. CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in an SQL Command) identifies the root cause: subscriber-controlled input is interpolated directly into SQL queries without parameterized statements or adequate escaping. Because the plugin integrates two database contexts (WordPress and phpBB), the attack surface for data exfiltration is broader than a typical single-platform plugin flaw, which is consistent with the CVSS Scope Changed (S:C) designation.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 8.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
vuln.today AI 8.5 HIGH

Network-reachable via HTTP, low complexity; subscriber auth required (PR:L); scope changes to shared DB; no integrity impact confirmed by description.

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

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Subscriber SQL Injection in WP w3all phpBB <= 3.0.5 versions.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

WP w3all phpBB WordPress plugin versions 3.0.5 and earlier exposes a SQL injection vulnerability allowing any registered subscriber to extract sensitive organizational data-including user credentials, private messages, and WordPress core database information. This vulnerability creates both immediate data breach risk and regulatory compliance exposure across any WordPress deployment with active user communities. The low privilege barrier (requiring only subscriber-level access) means this threat is broadly accessible and requires urgent remediation.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Restrict WordPress subscriber and contributor roles from direct database query execution; implement database-level least-privilege access limiting the plugin's database account to essential tables only; deploy Web Application Firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns; enable database query logging with alerts on suspicious activity; deploy database activity monitoring (DAM) solutions to detect anomalous access patterns on sensitive tables.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 73% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche WordPress plugin for phpBB integration, limited install base
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

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 0.3%
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
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

42
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +42
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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