CVE-2026-42708 (GCVE-0-2026-42708)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-10-07 11:59 – Updated: 2026-10-07 19:23 X_Open Source
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WordPress WP Post Author plugin <= 4.0.0 - SQL Injection vulnerability
Summary
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in AF themes WP Post Author wp-post-author allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a through 4.0.0.
Severity
7.6 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-10-07 19:10 UTC
CWE
- CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/… | vdb-entry |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF themes | WP Post Author |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 4.0.0
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2026-10-07 11:59
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