CVE-2026-16092: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in labelblanc Improved Save Button
The Improved Save Button plugin for WordPress up to version 1.2.1 is vulnerable to a second-order SQL Injection via the 'meta_key' custom field when using the 'Save and Duplicate' action. This vulnerability arises from insufficient escaping of user-supplied input and inadequate preparation of SQL queries, allowing authenticated users with author-level access or higher to append additional SQL commands. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16092 describes a second-order SQL Injection vulnerability in the labelblanc Improved Save Button WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to and including 1.2.1. The flaw occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements in the 'meta_key' custom field during the 'Save and Duplicate' action. Authenticated attackers with author-level privileges or higher can exploit this by injecting additional SQL queries into existing database commands, potentially extracting sensitive information. The vulnerability does not impact availability or integrity but can lead to confidentiality breaches. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker with author-level or higher privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute additional SQL queries on the database, potentially extracting sensitive information. The vulnerability does not affect system availability or data integrity but compromises confidentiality. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict author-level access carefully and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'Save and Duplicate' action in the plugin. Avoid using the affected plugin versions if possible.
CVE-2026-16092: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in labelblanc Improved Save Button
Description
The Improved Save Button plugin for WordPress up to version 1.2.1 is vulnerable to a second-order SQL Injection via the 'meta_key' custom field when using the 'Save and Duplicate' action. This vulnerability arises from insufficient escaping of user-supplied input and inadequate preparation of SQL queries, allowing authenticated users with author-level access or higher to append additional SQL commands. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
labelblanc
Improved Save Button
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16092 describes a second-order SQL Injection vulnerability in the labelblanc Improved Save Button WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to and including 1.2.1. The flaw occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements in the 'meta_key' custom field during the 'Save and Duplicate' action. Authenticated attackers with author-level privileges or higher can exploit this by injecting additional SQL queries into existing database commands, potentially extracting sensitive information. The vulnerability does not impact availability or integrity but can lead to confidentiality breaches. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker with author-level or higher privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute additional SQL queries on the database, potentially extracting sensitive information. The vulnerability does not affect system availability or data integrity but compromises confidentiality. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict author-level access carefully and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'Save and Duplicate' action in the plugin. Avoid using the affected plugin versions if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-17T14:08:32.137Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a6ac37f9c2644c7f872b182
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 03:22:39 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:55:13 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 62
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