CVE-2026-16061
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CVE-2026-16061 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The Rest Routes WordPress plugin through 5.5.5 does not sanitize and validate a value taken from the URL of one of its public REST routes before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Rest Routes WordPress plugin through 5.5.5 does not sanitize and validate a value taken from the URL of one of its public REST routes before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Rest Routes | <= 5.5.5 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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