CVE-2026-16080
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SQL Injection in Image Uploader for Welcart WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-15

Last updated on: 2026-08-15

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Image Uploader for Welcart plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the 'post_title' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.6 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 author-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.

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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-2026-16080
EUVD
EUVD-2026-58834

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
welcart image_uploader to 1.4.6 (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

This vulnerability is a SQL Injection flaw in the Image Uploader for Welcart WordPress plugin. It allows authenticated attackers with author-level access or higher to inject malicious SQL code via the post_title parameter. The issue occurs due to insufficient input sanitization and lack of proper SQL query preparation.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability requires authenticated access with author-level privileges or higher. Detection involves checking for unusual SQL query patterns or unauthorized data access attempts in logs. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to extract sensitive data from the WordPress database, such as user credentials, personal information, or other confidential data. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or further compromise of the website.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by exposing personal or health-related data. GDPR requires protection of personal data, while HIPAA mandates safeguards for protected health information. A breach could result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Image Uploader for Welcart plugin to the latest version beyond 1.4.6. If an update is unavailable, disable the plugin until a patch is released. Review database access logs for suspicious activity.

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