CVE-2026-12512
Received Received - Intake

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Publication date: 2026-07-15

Last updated on: 2026-07-15

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Quotes llama WordPress plugin before 3.1.6 does not properly sanitize and escape a user-supplied parameter before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform UNION-based SQL injection and read arbitrary data from the database, including password hashes.

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Published
2026-07-15
Last Modified
2026-07-15
Generated
2026-07-15
AI Q&A
2026-07-15
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-12512
EUVD
EUVD-2026-44595

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Vendor Product Version / Range
quotes_llama quotes_llama to 3.1.6 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an unauthenticated SQL injection in the Quotes Llama WordPress plugin versions before 3.1.6. It allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries via the 'sc' parameter, enabling UNION-based SQL injection without authentication.

Impact Analysis

Attackers can exploit this to read arbitrary data from the database, including sensitive information like password hashes. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or further attacks on the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if the Quotes Llama WordPress plugin version 3.1.6 or earlier is installed. Test for SQL injection by sending a POST request to admin-ajax.php with a manipulated 'sc' parameter targeting the 'quotes-llama-search' or 'select_search_page' action.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Quotes Llama plugin to version 3.1.6 or later. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin until a patch is applied to prevent exploitation.

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