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CVE-2026-39466: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform Broken Link Checker

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-39466cvecve-2026-39466
Published: Wed Apr 08 2026 (04/08/2026, 08:30:07 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform
Product: Broken Link Checker

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform Broken Link Checker broken-link-checker allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Broken Link Checker: from n/a through <= 2.4.7.

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AILast updated: 04/08/2026, 10:36:31 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Broken Link Checker plugin for WordPress by WPMU DEV contains a Blind SQL Injection vulnerability (CVE-2026-39466) due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. This affects all versions up to 2.4.7. Blind SQL Injection allows attackers to infer data from the database by sending crafted SQL queries that do not directly return data but can be used to extract information indirectly. The vulnerability is published but lacks a CVSS score and official remediation details. No known exploits have been reported. The plugin is not cloud-hosted, so patching depends on vendor updates.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform blind SQL injection attacks against the affected plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized access to or manipulation of the WordPress site's database. This could compromise data confidentiality and integrity within the scope of the plugin's database interactions. No known active exploitation has been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the Broken Link Checker plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-04-07T10:41:57.169Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69d616f31cc7ad14da4afa97

Added to database: 4/8/2026, 8:50:59 AM

Last enriched: 4/8/2026, 10:36:31 AM

Last updated: 4/9/2026, 7:24:34 AM

Views: 4

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