CVE-2026-16532: CWE-89 SQL Injection in Link Library
The Link Library WordPress plugin before 7.9.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a user-supplied value before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated users to perform SQL injection attacks.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16532 is a SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the Link Library WordPress plugin affecting versions prior to 7.9.3. The plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape user input before incorporating it into SQL queries, enabling unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL commands. This vulnerability was published on 2026-08-03. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory detailing remediation status or patch availability. The affected versions are not explicitly stated but are described as versions before 7.9.3.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the underlying database. This may lead to unauthorized data access, data modification, or other impacts typical of SQL injection vulnerabilities. The exact impact depends on the database privileges and the context of the injection point.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users of the Link Library plugin should monitor official sources for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access or disabling the plugin if possible to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-16532: CWE-89 SQL Injection in Link Library
Description
The Link Library WordPress plugin before 7.9.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a user-supplied value before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated users to perform SQL injection attacks.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16532 is a SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the Link Library WordPress plugin affecting versions prior to 7.9.3. The plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape user input before incorporating it into SQL queries, enabling unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL commands. This vulnerability was published on 2026-08-03. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory detailing remediation status or patch availability. The affected versions are not explicitly stated but are described as versions before 7.9.3.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the underlying database. This may lead to unauthorized data access, data modification, or other impacts typical of SQL injection vulnerabilities. The exact impact depends on the database privileges and the context of the injection point.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users of the Link Library plugin should monitor official sources for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access or disabling the plugin if possible to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T08:42:53.140Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a703650bf32cb7a341831a3
Added to database: 08/03/2026, 06:33:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/03/2026, 06:50:27 UTC
Last updated: 08/04/2026, 02:05:37 UTC
Views: 12
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