CVE-2026-16061 — HIGH (8.6)

Vulnerability Description

The Rest Routes WordPress plugin through 5.5.5 does not sanitize and validate a value taken from the URL of one of its public REST routes before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks.

CVSS Score

8.6

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a5114034-797c-44cd-ba9b-6ab3655fd3e8/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16061?

CVE-2026-16061 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). The Rest Routes WordPress plugin through 5.5.5 does not sanitize and validate a value taken from the URL of one of its public REST routes before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated atta...

How severe is CVE-2026-16061?

CVE-2026-16061 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16061?

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