Description
Unauthenticated SQL Injection in Sticky Chat Widget <= 1.4.2 versions.
Published: 2026-08-18
Score: 9.3 Critical
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is an unauthenticated SQL Injection in the WordPress Sticky Chat Widget plugin versions 1.4.2 and earlier. Based on the description, it is inferred that user-supplied chat input is concatenated into database queries without sanitization, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL statements. This can result in unauthorized data exfiltration, modification of site content, and potential escalation of privileges on the WordPress database.

Affected Systems

The affected product is the Sticky Chat Widget plugin from gingerplugins, any WordPress installation running version 1.4.2 or older. The plugin is publicly exposed through the chat interface, so any site that has not upgraded beyond 1.4.2 is susceptible regardless of its WordPress core version.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.3 indicates a high severity, and based on the description, it is inferred that the vulnerability is exploitable from any remote visitor because no authentication is required. The EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog; however, the broad public exposure makes it a high risk that should be mitigated promptly. Attackers could inject malicious SQL via the chat input or crafted URLs, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the WordPress database.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 18, 2026 at 17:05 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress Sticky Chat Widget Plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.4.3).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Sticky Chat Widget Plugin to version 1.4.3 or newer.
  • If an upgrade cannot be performed immediately, temporarily disable or uninstall the chat widget to remove the attack surface.
  • Audit custom database queries in themes or other plugins and replace vulnerable code with parameterized statements or thorough input sanitization.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 18, 2026 at 17:05 UTC.

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History

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Gingerplugins
Gingerplugins sticky Chat Widget
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Gingerplugins
Gingerplugins sticky Chat Widget
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated SQL Injection in Sticky Chat Widget <= 1.4.2 versions.
Title WordPress Sticky Chat Widget plugin <= 1.4.2 - SQL Injection vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-89
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L'}


Subscriptions

Gingerplugins Sticky Chat Widget
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-18T14:00:01.763Z

Reserved: 2026-08-11T10:58:36.297Z

Link: CVE-2026-73187

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-18T15:17:01.930

Modified: 2026-08-18T15:17:01.930

Link: CVE-2026-73187

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-18T17:15:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-89

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