CVE-2026-14601 Link Whisper < 0.9.7 - Editor+ SQL Injection via domain Parameter
Authenticated editors can perform SQL injection via the domain parameter in Link Whisper Free, potentially exposing or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-14601?
CVE-2026-14601 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Link Whisper Free, published on 21 Aug 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Link Whisper Free WordPress plugin before 0.9.7 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL query, allowing authenticated users with the Editor role or above to perform SQL injection attacks.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-14601?
How do I fix CVE-2026-14601?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-14601 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-2026-14601 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-14601 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xvc3-c736-hqp5.