CVE-2026-104753
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SQL Injection in Rank Math SEO WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-10

Last updated on: 2026-10-13

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Rank Math SEO WordPress plugin before 1.0.280 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL query, allowing high-privilege users such as administrators to perform SQL injection attacks.

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Published
2026-10-10
Last Modified
2026-10-13
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-104753
EUVD
EUVD-2026-96119

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Unknown Rank Math SEO 0

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CWE-89 The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.

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Executive Summary

This is a SQL injection vulnerability in the Rank Math SEO WordPress plugin before version 1.0.280. It occurs because the plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape the 'per_page' parameter before using it in a SQL query. This allows high-privilege users, such as administrators, to inject malicious SQL code.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the Rank Math SEO plugin. If it is below 1.0.280, the system is vulnerable. Use WordPress admin panel or run a command like 'wp plugin list' in the WordPress directory to verify the version.

Impact Analysis

If you are an administrator using Rank Math SEO plugin versions below 1.0.280, an attacker with high privileges could exploit this to execute unauthorized SQL queries. This may lead to data theft, unauthorized access, or manipulation of your WordPress database.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR or HIPAA. Organizations could face legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage if sensitive data is compromised due to this flaw.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Rank Math SEO plugin to version 1.0.280 or later immediately. Disable the plugin temporarily if an update is not immediately available, but ensure backups are taken before doing so.

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