CVE-2026-16959 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin before 3.40 does not validate a search parameter before concatenating it into a SQL query in one of its media-library query handlers, allowing users with the Author role to perform SQL injection.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7b13e3d3-42ee-4fe2-bb47-75bd2273f1b0/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16959?

CVE-2026-16959 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin before 3.40 does not validate a search parameter before concatenating it into a SQL query in one of its media-library query handlers, allowing users with t...

How severe is CVE-2026-16959?

CVE-2026-16959 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16959?

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