CVE-2026-17044: CWE-89 SQL Injection in Iptanus File Upload
The Iptanus File Upload WordPress plugin before 5.1.8 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection exploitable by unauthenticated users.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17044 is an SQL injection vulnerability in the Iptanus File Upload WordPress plugin versions prior to 5.1.8. The plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape a parameter before incorporating it into a SQL query, enabling unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory detailing remediation or patch availability at this time.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL injection attacks against the affected WordPress plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or manipulation within the underlying database. The exact impact depends on the database and application context but generally poses a significant security risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to the plugin or disabling it if possible to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-17044: CWE-89 SQL Injection in Iptanus File Upload
Description
The Iptanus File Upload WordPress plugin before 5.1.8 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection exploitable by unauthenticated users.
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17044 is an SQL injection vulnerability in the Iptanus File Upload WordPress plugin versions prior to 5.1.8. The plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape a parameter before incorporating it into a SQL query, enabling unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory detailing remediation or patch availability at this time.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL injection attacks against the affected WordPress plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or manipulation within the underlying database. The exact impact depends on the database and application context but generally poses a significant security risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to the plugin or disabling it if possible to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T13:09:31.708Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a781a2ebf8831d5391ffef0
Added to database: 08/09/2026, 06:11:58 UTC
Last enriched: 08/09/2026, 06:32:54 UTC
Last updated: 08/10/2026, 02:06:29 UTC
Views: 13
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