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WP Data Access EUVDEUVD-2026-68780

| CVE-2026-81293 CRITICAL
SQL Injection (CWE-89)
2026-08-31 Patchstack GHSA-69cm-576w-cqq9
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 site running WP Data Access <= 5.5.81
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted request to injectable endpoint
  3. Exploit
    SQL injected into unsanitized query
  4. Execution
    Database returns sensitive rows
  5. Impact
    Exfiltrate credentials and secrets

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

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Exploitation Conditions

The affected WP Data Access plugin (any version <= 5.5.81) must be installed and active on a reachable WordPress site, exposing the vulnerable data-access endpoint. Per the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N), exploitation requires no authentication, no user interaction, and only low complexity - a remote attacker can reach the injection point against a default plugin installation. The primary limiting factor is simply whether the plugin is installed and at or below version 5.5.81; the input does not identify a specific non-default configuration or feature toggle as a prerequisite, so the condition is presence of the vulnerable plugin version rather than any special setting.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L) describes a network, low-complexity, unauthenticated attack with high confidentiality impact and a scope change, which aligns with a serious pre-auth SQLi in a WordPress plugin. No EPSS score, KEV entry, POC, or SSVC decision data was provided, so the real-world exploitation likelihood cannot be quantified from the input; the score reflects potential severity, not confirmed activity. The provided vector notably rates integrity as none (I:N) despite SQLi often permitting writes - this may reflect a read-oriented injection point, but it is a Patchstack-assigned vector and should be verified. On balance this is a genuine high-priority patch candidate for any site running the plugin because it is unauthenticated and remotely reachable, even though exploitation in the wild is unconfirmed.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker sends a crafted HTTP request to a WordPress site running WP Data Access <= 5.5.81, placing malicious SQL in a parameter that the plugin passes unsanitized to a database query. The injected query returns or manipulates database contents, letting the attacker dump user credentials, session data, or secrets from the wp_users and wp_options tables. No public POC is referenced in the input, but the low attack complexity and lack of authentication make exploitation straightforward once the injectable endpoint is identified.

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 WP Data Access WordPress plugin (versions <= 5.5.81) lets remote unauthenticated attackers inject arbitrary SQL through a vulnerable parameter, enabling extraction of sensitive database contents such as user credentials and secrets. The flaw is network-reachable with no authentication or user interaction, carries a high CVSS of 9.3, and was reported by Patchstack; no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

Update the WP Data Access plugin to the latest available release above 5.5.81; the description bounds affected versions at <= 5.5.81, implying a fix in a subsequent version, but the exact patched version is not provided in the input, so consult the Patchstack advisory (https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-data-access/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-data-access-plugin-5-5-81-sql-injection-vulnerability) and the plugin's WordPress.org changelog to confirm the fixed release before deploying. If an immediate update is not possible, apply a virtual patch/WAF rule (Patchstack and comparable WordPress firewalls offer signatures for this CVE) to block SQL injection payloads to the plugin's endpoints, or deactivate and remove the plugin entirely until patched; deactivation removes the plugin's data-management functionality, and WAF rules can produce false positives that break legitimate queries, so test after enabling. Additionally restrict database privileges of the WordPress DB user to the minimum required to limit the blast radius of any successful injection.

Affected VersionsENISA

WP Data Access n/a ≤5.5.81

Affected Packages

euvd wp_data_access no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

WP Data Access is a WordPress plugin (vendor/author 'passionate_programmer_peter') that provides data management, table administration, and query/reporting features backed directly by the WordPress MySQL/MariaDB database. The root cause is CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command): user-supplied input is concatenated into a SQL statement without proper parameterization or escaping, so an attacker-controlled value alters the query structure. Because the plugin exposes data-access endpoints, the injectable input reaches the database layer even for unauthenticated requests, per the CPE cpe:2.3:a:passionate_programmer_peter:wp_data_access.

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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 8.6 HIGH

Unauthenticated network SQLi with low complexity (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N); high confidentiality via data exfiltration, low integrity/availability from possible query manipulation, scope unchanged as impact stays within the database.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/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 WP Data Access <= 5.5.81 versions.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A critical SQL injection vulnerability in WP Data Access plugin (versions 5.5.81 and earlier) allows unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive database contents including user credentials and secrets from affected WordPress installations. With no public exploit identified at time of analysis, the vulnerability nonetheless represents a high-risk exposure given its unauthenticated nature, network accessibility, and current lack of a vendor patch. Organizations using this plugin face immediate risk of credential compromise and unauthorized database access.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Disable WP Data Access plugin on affected versions, or implement Web Application Firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns. Immediately rotate all database credentials and secrets. Continuously monitor database access logs for exploitation attempts. Consider network isolation of affected WordPress installations pending vendor patch release.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 86% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
WordPress data-management plugin with a moderate active install base
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

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