CVE-2026-13191
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SQL Injection in WordPress Create Plugin

Publication date: 2026-09-19

Last updated on: 2026-09-19

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Create plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the 'order_by' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.3 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. The REST endpoint permission callback defaults to the publish_posts capability, meaning any Author-level user or above can reach the vulnerable code path without any additional preconditions.

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Published
2026-09-19
Last Modified
2026-09-19
Generated
2026-09-20
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2026-09-20
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-13191

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wordfence create_plugin to 2.5.3 (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 Create plugin for WordPress has a SQL Injection vulnerability in the 'order_by' parameter due to insufficient escaping and lack of query preparation. This allows authenticated attackers with author-level access or higher to inject malicious SQL queries and extract sensitive database information.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by checking for unauthorized SQL queries or suspicious database access patterns. Review WordPress logs for unusual REST API requests targeting the Create plugin's endpoints, particularly those with the 'order_by' parameter. Look for errors in web server logs indicating SQL syntax issues.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal sensitive data from your WordPress database, such as user credentials, personal information, or other confidential data. The attack requires only author-level access, making it accessible to relatively low-privilege users.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and exfiltration of personal data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and security. Organizations may face legal penalties and reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Create plugin to the latest version beyond 2.5.3. Restrict author-level and higher user roles to only necessary permissions. Monitor database queries for unexpected activity and implement a web application firewall to block suspicious requests targeting the vulnerable parameter.

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