CVE-2026-73992
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Subscriber RCE in Query Wrangler <= 1.5.57

Publication date: 2026-08-20

Last updated on: 2026-08-20

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Subscriber Remote Code Execution (RCE) in Query Wrangler <= 1.5.57 versions.

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Published
2026-08-20
Last Modified
2026-08-20
Generated
2026-08-20
AI Q&A
2026-08-20
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-73992
EUVD
EUVD-2026-63311

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
query_wrangler query_wrangler to 1.5.57 (inc)
patchstack query_wrangler to 1.5.57 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-94 The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

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Executive Summary

This is a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in the WordPress Query Wrangler Plugin versions 1.5.57 and below. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected websites, potentially gaining full control and backdoor access.

Detection Guidance

Check if the Query Wrangler plugin version is 1.5.57 or below. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files in /wp-content/plugins/query-wrangler/ for version details.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could exploit this flaw to take over your website, install malware, steal data, or use it as a launchpad for further attacks. The high CVSS score of 9.9 indicates a severe risk of mass exploitation.

Compliance Impact

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

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Query Wrangler plugin to version 1.5.58 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, apply Patchstack's mitigation rule to block attacks until an update is available.

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