CVE-2026-23805 WordPress Media Search Enhanced plugin <= 0.9.1 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Media Search Enhanced plugin, potentially reading or modifying database content.
- 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-2026-23805?
CVE-2026-23805 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Yoren Chang Media Search Enhanced, published on 19 Feb 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Yoren Chang Media Search Enhanced media-search-enhanced allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Media Search Enhanced: from n/a through <= 0.9.1.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-23805?
How do I fix CVE-2026-23805?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-23805 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-2026-23805 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-23805 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wm72-rvv8-pj93.