CVE-2026-12512 Quotes Llama < 3.1.6 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection via sc Parameter
Unauthenticated attackers can perform SQL injection to read arbitrary database data, including password hashes, via the sc parameter.
- 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-2026-12512?
CVE-2026-12512 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Quotes llama, published on 15 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Quotes llama WordPress plugin before 3.1.6 does not properly sanitize and escape a user-supplied parameter before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform UNION-based SQL injection and read arbitrary data from the database, including password hashes.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-12512?
How do I fix CVE-2026-12512?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-12512 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-2026-12512 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-12512 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ggv5-9w8q-wh8j.