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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.

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 04/30/2026, 02:29:04 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in the Broken Link Checker plugin for WordPress arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, enabling Blind SQL Injection attacks. The affected versions include all versions up to 2.4.7. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, high confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and low availability impact. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks an official fix or patch as of the publication date.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with high privileges to perform Blind SQL Injection, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality severely but does not affect integrity and only minimally affects availability. 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 restrict access to high-privilege accounts and monitor for unusual activity related to the Broken Link Checker plugin. Avoid exposing administrative interfaces to untrusted networks. Follow vendor communications closely for updates on patches or mitigations.

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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: 4/30/2026, 2:29:04 AM

Last updated: 5/23/2026, 9:53:18 PM

Views: 50

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