CVE-2026-85705: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in AyeCode Ltd Location Manager
The Location Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via 'latitude' and 'longitude' REST API Parameters in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.38 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. The injection is triggered when the orderby=lat_lon parameter is supplied, and affects multiple publicly accessible REST endpoints including geodir/v2/locations/cities, /regions, /countries, and /neighbourhoods via both the get_locations() and get_neighbourhoods() functions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-85705 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the Location Manager WordPress plugin by AyeCode Ltd. The flaw exists due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, specifically in the handling of 'latitude' and 'longitude' parameters in REST API requests when orderby=lat_lon is specified. This affects multiple endpoints including geodir/v2/locations/cities, /regions, /countries, and /neighbourhoods via the get_locations() and get_neighbourhoods() functions. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject additional SQL queries, potentially exposing sensitive data from the database. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL Injection attacks, enabling them to extract sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but has a high confidentiality impact. This could lead to unauthorized data disclosure from the affected WordPress plugin's database.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to restrict access to the affected REST API endpoints or disable the Location Manager plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-85705: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in AyeCode Ltd Location Manager
Description
The Location Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via 'latitude' and 'longitude' REST API Parameters in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.38 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. The injection is triggered when the orderby=lat_lon parameter is supplied, and affects multiple publicly accessible REST endpoints including geodir/v2/locations/cities, /regions, /countries, and /neighbourhoods via both the get_locations() and get_neighbourhoods() functions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
AyeCode Ltd
Location Manager
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-85705 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the Location Manager WordPress plugin by AyeCode Ltd. The flaw exists due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, specifically in the handling of 'latitude' and 'longitude' parameters in REST API requests when orderby=lat_lon is specified. This affects multiple endpoints including geodir/v2/locations/cities, /regions, /countries, and /neighbourhoods via the get_locations() and get_neighbourhoods() functions. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject additional SQL queries, potentially exposing sensitive data from the database. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL Injection attacks, enabling them to extract sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but has a high confidentiality impact. This could lead to unauthorized data disclosure from the affected WordPress plugin's database.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to restrict access to the affected REST API endpoints or disable the Location Manager plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-04T14:18:48.804Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aacec8855bf5e2cf5b113ec
Added to database: 09/18/2026, 07:47:20 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 08:01:29 UTC
Last updated: 09/18/2026, 22:12:52 UTC
Views: 11
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