CVE-2026-89299: CWE-89 SQL Injection in WP Verify API
Description
The WP Verify API WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated users to perform SQL injection attacks.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.6high
Affected software
WP Verify API
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-89299 is an SQL injection vulnerability in the WP Verify API WordPress plugin through version 1.0.0. The plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape a parameter before incorporating it into a SQL query, enabling unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command). No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database without authentication. This could lead to unauthorized data access, data modification, or other impacts depending on the database privileges of the application. However, no known exploits are reported 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 available, users should consider disabling the plugin or restricting access to it to trusted users only. Monitor the vendor's channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-11T13:18:06.942Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acb2de72cdf04f656b78dc4
Added to database: 10/11/2026, 06:34:15 UTC
Last enriched: 10/11/2026, 06:48:38 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 21:33:31 UTC
Views: 19
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