Description
Unauthenticated SQL Injection in WPGraphQL < 2.11.1 versions.
Published: 2026-06-15
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to inject arbitrary SQL statements into the database. This flaw originates from an input handling weakness classified as CWE-89. An attacker could read, modify, or delete sensitive data stored in the database, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WordPress site.

Affected Systems

The flaw exists in the WordPress WPGraphQL plugin on all versions earlier than 2.11.1. Systems running this plugin, regardless of WordPress core version, are at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.5 indicates moderate severity, but the low EPSS score (<1%) suggests that exploitation is unlikely at present. Since the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, there are currently no known large‑scale exploit campaigns. Nonetheless, unauthenticated attackers can exploit the flaw via public HTTP requests, so administrators should prioritize patching immediately.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 16, 2026 at 20:14 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress WPGraphQL Plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.11.1).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the WordPress WPGraphQL plugin to version 2.11.1 or newer.
  • If an update is not feasible, remove or disable the plugin to prevent exploitation.
  • Conduct a database audit to check for unauthorized data manipulation or injection remnants.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 16, 2026 at 20:14 UTC.

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History

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Wpgraphql
Wpgraphql wpgraphql
Vendors & Products Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Wpgraphql
Wpgraphql wpgraphql

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated SQL Injection in WPGraphQL < 2.11.1 versions.
Title WordPress WPGraphQL plugin < 2.11.1 - SQL Injection vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-89
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L'}


Subscriptions

Wordpress Wordpress
Wpgraphql Wpgraphql
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-06-16T14:25:44.458Z

Reserved: 2026-04-15T09:20:32.456Z

Link: CVE-2026-40762

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-06-16T14:25:40.790Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-06-15T21:16:49.117

Modified: 2026-06-15T21:24:32.790

Link: CVE-2026-40762

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-06-16T20:15:16Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-89

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')