CVE-2026-13596 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

The Participants Database WordPress plugin before 2.7.8.4 does not properly sanitize and escape a user-supplied parameter before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e22227c8-506e-4188-a7a1-1952b41c47f5/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-13596?

CVE-2026-13596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). The Participants Database WordPress plugin before 2.7.8.4 does not properly sanitize and escape a user-supplied parameter before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform ...

How severe is CVE-2026-13596?

CVE-2026-13596 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-13596?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.