CVE-2026-13596 Participants Database < 2.7.8.4 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection via List Search
Unauthenticated attackers can execute SQL injection attacks via the list search feature in the Participants Database WordPress plugin.
- 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-2026-13596?
CVE-2026-13596 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Participants Database, published on 1 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Participants Database WordPress plugin before 2.7.8.4 does not properly sanitize and escape a user-supplied parameter before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-13596?
How do I fix CVE-2026-13596?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-13596 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-2026-13596 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-13596 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xv54-r3hg-rvqj.