CVE-2026-16532 Link Library < 7.9.3 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection via the Front-End Link Submission Form
Unauthenticated attackers can execute SQL injection attacks via the front-end link submission form in the Link Library 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-2026-16532?
CVE-2026-16532 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Link Library, published on 3 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Link Library WordPress plugin before 7.9.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a user-supplied value before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated users to perform SQL injection attacks.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16532?
How do I fix CVE-2026-16532?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16532 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-2026-16532 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-16532 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pm7r-7m99-28qp.