CVE-2026-16539 SM Page Duplicator <= 1.0.0 - Editor+ SQL Injection via Page Duplication
Editors can perform SQL injection via page duplication in the SM Page Duplicator WordPress plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-16539?
CVE-2026-16539 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown sm page duplicator, published on 3 Aug 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The sm page duplicator WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not sanitise and escape a stored value before using it in a SQL statement when duplicating a page, allowing users with the Editor role and above to perform SQL Injection attacks.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16539?
How do I fix CVE-2026-16539?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16539 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-2026-16539 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-16539 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7g4m-2955-87xx.