CVE-2026-16079: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in pdamsten Fullscreen Galleria
The Fullscreen Galleria plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via 'href' Attribute in Post Content in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.12 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 contributor-level 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-2026-16079 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in the Fullscreen Galleria plugin for WordPress affecting all versions up to and including 1.6.12. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, specifically through the 'href' attribute in post content. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can append malicious SQL queries to existing ones, potentially extracting sensitive data from the backend database. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official fix or patch has been published as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL Injection attacks, enabling unauthorized extraction of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect availability or integrity but has a high impact on confidentiality. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to SQL injection attempts. Avoid using the vulnerable plugin version in sensitive environments.
CVE-2026-16079: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in pdamsten Fullscreen Galleria
Description
The Fullscreen Galleria plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via 'href' Attribute in Post Content in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.12 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 contributor-level 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
pdamsten
Fullscreen Galleria
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16079 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in the Fullscreen Galleria plugin for WordPress affecting all versions up to and including 1.6.12. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, specifically through the 'href' attribute in post content. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can append malicious SQL queries to existing ones, potentially extracting sensitive data from the backend database. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official fix or patch has been published as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL Injection attacks, enabling unauthorized extraction of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect availability or integrity but has a high impact on confidentiality. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to SQL injection attempts. Avoid using the vulnerable plugin version in sensitive environments.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-17T13:46:38.730Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a813f88bf8831d539784bbb
Added to database: 08/16/2026, 04:41:44 UTC
Last enriched: 08/23/2026, 13:18:45 UTC
Last updated: 09/30/2026, 09:47:07 UTC
Views: 59
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