CVE-2026-16539: CWE-89 SQL Injection in sm page duplicator
The sm page duplicator WordPress plugin version 1.0.0 and earlier contains a SQL Injection vulnerability. This flaw occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape stored values used in SQL statements when duplicating a page. Users with Editor role or higher privileges can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL Injection attacks. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.1 and impacts confidentiality and integrity without affecting availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16539 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in the sm page duplicator WordPress plugin through version 1.0.0. The plugin fails to sanitize and escape stored input before incorporating it into SQL queries during page duplication operations. This allows users with Editor or higher privileges to inject malicious SQL code, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure or modification. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N). No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor or advisory sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows users with Editor role or above to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the WordPress database. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure and modification of sensitive data. The vulnerability does not impact system availability. 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 an official fix is released, restrict Editor role privileges where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to page duplication. Avoid granting Editor or higher roles to untrusted users.
CVE-2026-16539: CWE-89 SQL Injection in sm page duplicator
Description
The sm page duplicator WordPress plugin version 1.0.0 and earlier contains a SQL Injection vulnerability. This flaw occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape stored values used in SQL statements when duplicating a page. Users with Editor role or higher privileges can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL Injection attacks. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.1 and impacts confidentiality and integrity without affecting availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
sm page duplicator
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16539 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in the sm page duplicator WordPress plugin through version 1.0.0. The plugin fails to sanitize and escape stored input before incorporating it into SQL queries during page duplication operations. This allows users with Editor or higher privileges to inject malicious SQL code, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure or modification. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N). No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor or advisory sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows users with Editor role or above to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the WordPress database. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure and modification of sensitive data. The vulnerability does not impact system availability. 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 an official fix is released, restrict Editor role privileges where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to page duplication. Avoid granting Editor or higher roles to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T09:38:32.742Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a703650bf32cb7a341831a9
Added to database: 08/03/2026, 06:33:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 15:10:27 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 22:01:33 UTC
Views: 45
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