CVE-2026-87767: CWE-89 SQL Injection in wp shortcut link and advertisement baner
The wp shortcut link and advertisement baner WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL query on an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks and extract sensitive data from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-87767 is a SQL injection vulnerability in the wp shortcut link and advertisement baner WordPress plugin versions up to and including 1.2.0. The vulnerability exists because a parameter used in an AJAX action is not sanitized or escaped before being incorporated into a SQL query. This AJAX action is accessible to unauthenticated users, enabling remote attackers to inject SQL commands and retrieve sensitive data from the backend database.
Potential Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL injection attacks, which may lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data stored in the database. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality of the data managed by the plugin and potentially the entire WordPress site depending on the database contents.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix is currently provided for this vulnerability. Users of the wp shortcut link and advertisement baner plugin should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is available, consider disabling the plugin or restricting access to the vulnerable AJAX action if possible.
CVE-2026-87767: CWE-89 SQL Injection in wp shortcut link and advertisement baner
Description
The wp shortcut link and advertisement baner WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL query on an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks and extract sensitive data from the database.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.6high
Affected software
wp shortcut link and advertisement baner
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-87767 is a SQL injection vulnerability in the wp shortcut link and advertisement baner WordPress plugin versions up to and including 1.2.0. The vulnerability exists because a parameter used in an AJAX action is not sanitized or escaped before being incorporated into a SQL query. This AJAX action is accessible to unauthenticated users, enabling remote attackers to inject SQL commands and retrieve sensitive data from the backend database.
Potential Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL injection attacks, which may lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data stored in the database. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality of the data managed by the plugin and potentially the entire WordPress site depending on the database contents.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix is currently provided for this vulnerability. Users of the wp shortcut link and advertisement baner plugin should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is available, consider disabling the plugin or restricting access to the vulnerable AJAX action if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-09T08:08:42.700Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aacd5a355bf5e2cf5955f24
Added to database: 09/18/2026, 06:09:39 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 06:17:31 UTC
Last updated: 09/18/2026, 22:44:11 UTC
Views: 8
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