CVE-2026-16532 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

The Link Library WordPress plugin before 7.9.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a user-supplied value before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated users 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/da3b8caa-ac99-4097-8286-f3c418ddb63d/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16532?

CVE-2026-16532 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). The Link Library WordPress plugin before 7.9.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a user-supplied value before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated users to perform SQL injection attac...

How severe is CVE-2026-16532?

CVE-2026-16532 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-2026-16532?

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