CVE-2026-16949 — MEDIUM (5.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Term Pages WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks.

CVSS Score

5.8

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3e07356a-5ac8-4d9f-bef2-65aaecbf1419/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16949?

CVE-2026-16949 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The Term Pages WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks.

How severe is CVE-2026-16949?

CVE-2026-16949 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16949?

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