CVE-2026-109688

9.3Critical

Published 15 Oct 2026 · NVD status: Deferred · AI triage by gemini-3.8-flash

9.3Critical

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Impact: High impact on confidentiality
Weakness: CWE-89

Impact

Unauthenticated remote attackers can extract sensitive database contents via blind SQL injection without needing credentials or user interaction.

Root cause

The plugin fails to sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into dynamic SQL queries.

Affected systems

Link Whisper Free through 0.9.7

CVSS v3.1 · CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

Fix & remediation

Upgrade to a version newer than 0.9.7 once available, or deactivate and delete the plugin immediately if no patch exists.

shell

$ wp plugin deactivate link-whisper

AI-suggested. Run it in staging first and check it against the vendor advisory. Why?

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NVD description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Link Whisper INC Link Whisper Free link-whisper allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Link Whisper Free: from n/a through 0.9.7.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/link-whisper/vulnerability/wordpress-link-whisper-free-plugin-0-9-7-sql-injection-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve

Source: nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-109688