CVE-2026-8653: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in StylemixThemes MasterStudy LMS Pro
The MasterStudy LMS Pro Plus WordPress plugin up to version 4. 8. 20 contains a SQL Injection vulnerability via the 'columns' parameter. Authenticated users with instructor-level access or higher can exploit this flaw to append SQL queries and extract sensitive database information. The vulnerability arises from insufficient escaping and lack of proper query preparation. The CVSS score is 6. 5, indicating a medium severity risk. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-8653 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in the MasterStudy LMS Pro Plus WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 4.8.20. The issue is due to improper neutralization of special elements in the 'columns' parameter, allowing authenticated instructors or higher to inject additional SQL commands. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability requires network access and low complexity to exploit, with no user interaction needed beyond authentication at the instructor level.
Potential Impact
An attacker with instructor-level privileges can exploit this vulnerability to extract sensitive information from the database by injecting SQL commands via the 'columns' parameter. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict instructor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to SQL queries. Avoid exposing the vulnerable parameter to untrusted input where possible.
CVE-2026-8653: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in StylemixThemes MasterStudy LMS Pro
Description
The MasterStudy LMS Pro Plus WordPress plugin up to version 4. 8. 20 contains a SQL Injection vulnerability via the 'columns' parameter. Authenticated users with instructor-level access or higher can exploit this flaw to append SQL queries and extract sensitive database information. The vulnerability arises from insufficient escaping and lack of proper query preparation. The CVSS score is 6. 5, indicating a medium severity risk. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-8653 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in the MasterStudy LMS Pro Plus WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 4.8.20. The issue is due to improper neutralization of special elements in the 'columns' parameter, allowing authenticated instructors or higher to inject additional SQL commands. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability requires network access and low complexity to exploit, with no user interaction needed beyond authentication at the instructor level.
Potential Impact
An attacker with instructor-level privileges can exploit this vulnerability to extract sensitive information from the database by injecting SQL commands via the 'columns' parameter. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict instructor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to SQL queries. Avoid exposing the vulnerable parameter to untrusted input where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-15T04:59:00.465Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a20d5f0e29bf47b503026bd
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 1:33:36 AM
Last enriched: 6/4/2026, 1:48:31 AM
Last updated: 6/4/2026, 3:04:59 AM
Views: 6
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