CVE-2026-16482: 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 blind SQL Injection via the 'compare' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.11 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. This is exploitable on any public page containing an rtMedia shortcode (e.g., [rtmedia_gallery]) when the rtmedia_shortcode GET parameter is set, because RTMediaQuery::query() merges $_REQUEST into the internal query while only validating top-level array keys, allowing the nested 'compare' subvalue to reach the vulnerable sink without authentication.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The rtMedia plugin for WordPress, BuddyPress, and bbPress is vulnerable to time-based blind SQL Injection through the 'compare' parameter in all versions up to 4.7.11. The issue stems from insufficient escaping of user-supplied input and inadequate preparation of SQL queries. Specifically, the RTMediaQuery::query() function merges $_REQUEST parameters into internal queries while only validating top-level keys, allowing nested 'compare' subvalues to reach the SQL execution point without authentication. This enables attackers to append malicious SQL commands to extract sensitive data from the database.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform time-based blind SQL Injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability affects confidentiality but does not impact integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector. This could lead to unauthorized data disclosure on any public page containing an rtMedia shortcode with the vulnerable parameter.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the input data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid exposing rtMedia shortcodes on public pages or restrict access to affected endpoints to trusted users only.
CVE-2026-16482: 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 blind SQL Injection via the 'compare' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.11 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. This is exploitable on any public page containing an rtMedia shortcode (e.g., [rtmedia_gallery]) when the rtmedia_shortcode GET parameter is set, because RTMediaQuery::query() merges $_REQUEST into the internal query while only validating top-level array keys, allowing the nested 'compare' subvalue to reach the vulnerable sink without authentication.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
rtcamp
rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The rtMedia plugin for WordPress, BuddyPress, and bbPress is vulnerable to time-based blind SQL Injection through the 'compare' parameter in all versions up to 4.7.11. The issue stems from insufficient escaping of user-supplied input and inadequate preparation of SQL queries. Specifically, the RTMediaQuery::query() function merges $_REQUEST parameters into internal queries while only validating top-level keys, allowing nested 'compare' subvalues to reach the SQL execution point without authentication. This enables attackers to append malicious SQL commands to extract sensitive data from the database.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform time-based blind SQL Injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability affects confidentiality but does not impact integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector. This could lead to unauthorized data disclosure on any public page containing an rtMedia shortcode with the vulnerable parameter.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the input data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid exposing rtMedia shortcodes on public pages or restrict access to affected endpoints to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-21T15:15:26.548Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa5037555bf5e2cf506c90f
Added to database: 09/12/2026, 07:47:01 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 08:01:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 02:04:37 UTC
Views: 19
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