Description
Unauthenticated SQL Injection in Beautiful Taxonomy Filters <= 2.4.6 versions.
Published: 2026-08-27
Score: 9.3 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

Unauthenticated SQL Injection in the Beautiful Taxonomy Filters WordPress plugin permits attackers to inject arbitrary SQL statements into database queries. The flaw is present in all plugin releases up to and including version 2.4.6 and is triggered by publicly accessible plugin parameters. If exploited, an attacker could read, alter, or delete site data, compromise user accounts, or use the site as a foothold for further attacks. This is a severe, high‑risk weakness (CWE‑89) impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site.

Affected Systems

WordPress sites using the Beautiful Taxonomy Filters plugin from Jonathan de Jong, versions 2.4.6 and earlier. Upgrading to the latest release (2.4.7 or newer) removes the vulnerability.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.3 indicates a critical severity. With no EPSS score available yet and the vulnerability being unauthenticated, any visitor to the site can construct a malicious request to trigger the flaw. Attackers can readily use automated scanners to locate the vulnerable endpoint and inject custom SQL, potentially leading to data exposure or site compromise. Although a KEV listing is absent, the public nature and high severity warrant immediate mitigation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 27, 2026 at 10:22 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress Beautiful Taxonomy Filters Plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.4.7).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Beautiful Taxonomy Filters plugin to version 2.4.7 or later, which resolves the SQL injection flaw.
  • Ensure that administrative interfaces of the plugin are protected by strong authentication and role‑based access controls so that only authorized users can initiate its functions.
  • Deploy a Web Application Firewall or request filtering rule that blocks queries containing SQL control words or suspicious parameters, adding an extra layer of defense against injection attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 27, 2026 at 10:22 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated SQL Injection in Beautiful Taxonomy Filters <= 2.4.6 versions.
Title WordPress Beautiful Taxonomy Filters plugin <= 2.4.6 - 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'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-27T14:31:34.403Z

Reserved: 2026-08-24T07:38:18.805Z

Link: CVE-2026-78288

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-27T14:30:11.651Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-27T10:16:38.267

Modified: 2026-08-27T10:16:38.267

Link: CVE-2026-78288

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-27T10:30:06Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-89

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