CVE-2026-66622: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in averta Depicter Slider
CVE-2026-66622 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability affecting averta's Depicter Slider plugin versions up to and including 4.8.0. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject SQL commands due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL queries. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a significant impact on confidentiality and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-66622) is an unauthenticated SQL Injection in the Depicter Slider plugin by averta, affecting versions up to 4.8.0. It arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands (CWE-89), enabling attackers to inject malicious SQL code. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L) indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, with a scope change and high confidentiality impact but no integrity impact and low availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data (high confidentiality impact) and limited denial of service (low availability impact). The integrity of data is not impacted according to the CVSS vector. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and availability of the system.
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 restricting access to the vulnerable plugin or disabling it if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-66622: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in averta Depicter Slider
Description
CVE-2026-66622 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability affecting averta's Depicter Slider plugin versions up to and including 4.8.0. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject SQL commands due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL queries. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a significant impact on confidentiality and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-66622) is an unauthenticated SQL Injection in the Depicter Slider plugin by averta, affecting versions up to 4.8.0. It arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands (CWE-89), enabling attackers to inject malicious SQL code. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L) indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, with a scope change and high confidentiality impact but no integrity impact and low availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data (high confidentiality impact) and limited denial of service (low availability impact). The integrity of data is not impacted according to the CVSS vector. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and availability of the system.
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 restricting access to the vulnerable plugin or disabling it if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T14:00:21.730Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a846a46c6e8be033250a632
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 14:20:54 UTC
Last enriched: 08/18/2026, 15:20:04 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 17:09:29 UTC
Views: 2
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