CVE-2026-4348: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in betterdocs BetterDocs Pro
BetterDocs Pro plugin for WordPress versions up to 3.7.0 contains an SQL Injection vulnerability in the AJAX actions `get_current_letter_docs` and `docs_sort_by_letter`. The issue arises because the `limit` POST parameter is directly interpolated into a SQL query string before parameterization, allowing unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL commands. Exploitation requires the Encyclopedia feature to be enabled in the plugin settings. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-4348 describes an SQL Injection vulnerability in BetterDocs Pro for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 3.7.0. The vulnerability exists because the `limit` POST parameter is directly interpolated into a SQL query before being passed to the `$wpdb->prepare()` function, which does not parameterize this input. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands via the `get_current_letter_docs` and `docs_sort_by_letter` AJAX actions, potentially extracting sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability is exploitable only if the Encyclopedia feature is enabled in the plugin settings. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL Injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the WordPress database. The vulnerability does not allow modification or deletion of data (integrity and availability impacts are none), but confidentiality is highly impacted. Exploitation requires the Encyclopedia feature to be enabled in BetterDocs Pro.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance has been published by the vendor at this time. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. As a temporary mitigation, disabling the Encyclopedia feature in BetterDocs Pro settings may prevent exploitation. Avoid exposing the affected AJAX actions to untrusted users until a fix is available.
CVE-2026-4348: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in betterdocs BetterDocs Pro
Description
BetterDocs Pro plugin for WordPress versions up to 3.7.0 contains an SQL Injection vulnerability in the AJAX actions `get_current_letter_docs` and `docs_sort_by_letter`. The issue arises because the `limit` POST parameter is directly interpolated into a SQL query string before parameterization, allowing unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL commands. Exploitation requires the Encyclopedia feature to be enabled in the plugin settings. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-4348 describes an SQL Injection vulnerability in BetterDocs Pro for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 3.7.0. The vulnerability exists because the `limit` POST parameter is directly interpolated into a SQL query before being passed to the `$wpdb->prepare()` function, which does not parameterize this input. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands via the `get_current_letter_docs` and `docs_sort_by_letter` AJAX actions, potentially extracting sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability is exploitable only if the Encyclopedia feature is enabled in the plugin settings. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL Injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the WordPress database. The vulnerability does not allow modification or deletion of data (integrity and availability impacts are none), but confidentiality is highly impacted. Exploitation requires the Encyclopedia feature to be enabled in BetterDocs Pro.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance has been published by the vendor at this time. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. As a temporary mitigation, disabling the Encyclopedia feature in BetterDocs Pro settings may prevent exploitation. Avoid exposing the affected AJAX actions to untrusted users until a fix is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-17T16:48:44.143Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69fc24d8cbff5d86109abcbd
Added to database: 05/07/2026, 05:36:24 UTC
Last enriched: 05/14/2026, 10:51:02 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 129
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