CVE-2026-16949
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SQL Injection in Term Pages WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-10

Last updated on: 2026-08-26

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Term Pages WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks.

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Published
2026-08-10
Last Modified
2026-08-26
Generated
2026-08-30
AI Q&A
2026-08-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-08-29
NVD
CVE-2026-16949
EUVD
EUVD-2026-55015

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
term_pages term_pages to 2.0.0 (exc)

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Exploitability

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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 Term Pages WordPress plugin before version 2.0.0 has a security flaw where it fails to properly sanitize and escape a parameter used in SQL statements. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code, potentially accessing or manipulating the database.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if the Term Pages WordPress plugin version is 2.0.0 or below. You can use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files directly. Look for unauthenticated SQL injection attempts in server logs or network traffic.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to steal sensitive data from your database, modify or delete records, or gain unauthorized access to your WordPress site without needing any login credentials.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or breaches, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR or HIPAA if sensitive user or patient data is exposed. Organizations must address it to maintain regulatory compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Term Pages plugin to version 2.0.0 or higher. If updating is not possible, consider disabling or removing the plugin until an update is applied. Monitor for suspicious database queries or unauthorized access attempts.

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