CVE-2026-14601: CWE-89 SQL Injection in Link Whisper Free
Description
CVE-2026-14601 is a SQL injection vulnerability in the Link Whisper Free WordPress plugin versions before 0.9.7. It allows authenticated users with Editor role or higher to inject SQL commands due to improper sanitization and escaping of a parameter used in a SQL query. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity level.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.8medium
Affected software
Link Whisper Free
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
The Link Whisper Free WordPress plugin prior to version 0.9.7 contains a SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) because it does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before including it in a SQL query. This flaw permits authenticated users with Editor or higher privileges to perform SQL injection attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or manipulation. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 with network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, scope changed, high confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Editor or higher privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information (high confidentiality impact). There is no direct impact on data integrity or availability. The vulnerability requires authenticated access with elevated privileges, limiting the attack surface to trusted users.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Link Whisper Free version 0.9.7 and later. Users should upgrade to version 0.9.7 or above to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation guidance is provided or required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-03T12:53:35.203Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a87eebfacd9273b49b49eb5
Added to database: 08/21/2026, 06:22:55 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 03:19:16 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 18:48:19 UTC
Views: 37
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