CVE-2026-15287: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in rtcamp rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress
The rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the order_by parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.18 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15287 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the rtMedia plugin for WordPress, BuddyPress, and bbPress. The flaw exists in all versions up to 4.6.18 due to improper neutralization of special elements in the order_by parameter. Authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access can append malicious SQL commands to existing queries because of insufficient escaping and lack of prepared statements. This enables unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with subscriber or higher privileges to extract sensitive information from the database by injecting additional SQL queries. The vulnerability does not impact data integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict subscriber-level access where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to SQL injection attempts targeting the order_by parameter.
CVE-2026-15287: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in rtcamp rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress
Description
The rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the order_by parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.18 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15287 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the rtMedia plugin for WordPress, BuddyPress, and bbPress. The flaw exists in all versions up to 4.6.18 due to improper neutralization of special elements in the order_by parameter. Authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access can append malicious SQL commands to existing queries because of insufficient escaping and lack of prepared statements. This enables unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with subscriber or higher privileges to extract sensitive information from the database by injecting additional SQL queries. The vulnerability does not impact data integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict subscriber-level access where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to SQL injection attempts targeting the order_by parameter.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-09T15:50:15.758Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a50809268715ace43063698
Added to database: 07/10/2026, 05:18:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/17/2026, 09:44:03 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 10:52:07 UTC
Views: 61
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