CVE-2016-20072 BBS e-Franchise 1.1.1 WordPress Plugin SQL Injection via uid
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the uid parameter to extract sensitive data from the WordPress database.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-20072?
CVE-2016-20072 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in bbsetheme BBS e-Franchise, published on 15 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
BBS e-Franchise 1.1.1 plugin for WordPress contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the uid parameter. Attackers can craft requests to pages using the plugin's shortcode with UNION-based SQL injection in the uid parameter to extract sensitive data from the WordPress database including user information and taxonomy terms.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-20072?
How do I fix CVE-2016-20072?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-20072 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2016-20072 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-20072 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mqcw-c8g2-993q.