CVE-2026-15453
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SQL Injection in KiviCare Clinic & Patient Management System

Publication date: 2026-08-15

Last updated on: 2026-08-15

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The KiviCare – Clinic & Patient Management System (EHR) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the 'searchTerm' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.1 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with custom-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. Exploitation requires a KiviCare custom role with the 'settings_view' permission (e.g., Doctor or Receptionist), meaning standard WordPress subscribers cannot exploit this without a KiviCare-assigned role.

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Published
2026-08-15
Last Modified
2026-08-15
Generated
2026-08-15
AI Q&A
2026-08-15
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-15453
EUVD
EUVD-2026-58860

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Vendor Product Version / Range
kivicare kivicare to 4.5.1 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
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

The KiviCare – Clinic & Patient Management System (EHR) plugin for WordPress has a SQL Injection vulnerability in versions up to 4.5.1. The flaw exists in the 'searchTerm' parameter due to improper escaping and lack of query preparation. Authenticated attackers with custom-level access (e.g., Doctor or Receptionist roles) can inject malicious SQL queries to extract sensitive database information.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by checking for suspicious SQL queries in logs or monitoring for unusual database access patterns. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers to steal sensitive data from the database, such as patient records or login credentials. It requires an attacker to have a KiviCare role with 'settings_view' permission, limiting exploitation to authorized users with elevated access.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to protected health information (PHI) or personal data, violating GDPR and HIPAA compliance. Data breaches resulting from such vulnerabilities may lead to legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the KiviCare plugin to the latest version (4.5.1 or higher) to patch the SQL injection flaw. Ensure only trusted users have custom roles with 'settings_view' permissions.

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