CVE-2026-14601: CWE-89 SQL Injection in Link Whisper Free
The Link Whisper Free WordPress plugin before 0.9.7 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL query, allowing authenticated users with the Editor role or above to perform SQL injection attacks.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Link Whisper Free WordPress plugin prior to version 0.9.7 contains a SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) due to improper sanitization and escaping of a parameter before its use in a SQL query. Authenticated users with Editor or higher privileges can exploit this to inject malicious SQL commands. No CVSS score or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Editor or higher privileges can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion within the WordPress database. This could compromise the integrity and confidentiality of site data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Editor-level user privileges where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to database queries.
CVE-2026-14601: CWE-89 SQL Injection in Link Whisper Free
Description
The Link Whisper Free WordPress plugin before 0.9.7 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL query, allowing authenticated users with the Editor role or above to perform SQL injection attacks.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.8medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Link Whisper Free WordPress plugin prior to version 0.9.7 contains a SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) due to improper sanitization and escaping of a parameter before its use in a SQL query. Authenticated users with Editor or higher privileges can exploit this to inject malicious SQL commands. No CVSS score or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Editor or higher privileges can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion within the WordPress database. This could compromise the integrity and confidentiality of site data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Editor-level user privileges where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to database queries.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-03T12:53:35.203Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a87eebfacd9273b49b49eb5
Added to database: 08/21/2026, 06:22:55 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 06:37:51 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 01:48:53 UTC
Views: 8
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