CVE-2026-16959
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SQL Injection in Media Library Assistant WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-21

Last updated on: 2026-08-26

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin before 3.40 does not validate a search parameter before concatenating it into a SQL query in one of its media-library query handlers, allowing users with the Author role to perform SQL injection.

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Published
2026-08-21
Last Modified
2026-08-26
Generated
2026-09-10
AI Q&A
2026-08-21
EPSS Evaluated
2026-09-09
NVD
CVE-2026-16959
EUVD
EUVD-2026-63820

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
media_library_assistant media_library_assistant to 3.40 (exc)

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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 an SQL injection flaw in the Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin before version 3.40. It occurs because the plugin does not validate a search parameter before using it in a SQL query. This allows users with the Author role to inject malicious SQL code.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if the Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin version is below 3.40. You can do this by inspecting the plugin files or using WordPress admin panel to view the installed version. No specific commands are provided in the context for detection.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with the Author role could exploit this to manipulate the plugin's database, potentially accessing, modifying, or deleting sensitive data. This could lead to unauthorized data exposure or loss of data integrity.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR or HIPAA by enabling unauthorized access to personal or health data. Organizations using the vulnerable plugin may face legal penalties or reputational damage due to data breaches.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Media Library Assistant plugin to version 3.40 or later to patch the SQL injection vulnerability. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until an update can be applied.

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