CVE-2026-42416 WordPress UDesign Core plugin <= 4.15.0 - SQL Injection vulnerability

High 8.5 Published Updated

A SQL injection vulnerability in the UDesign Core WordPress plugin allows subscribers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

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-2026-42416?

CVE-2026-42416 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in AndonDesign UDesign Core, published on 6 Oct 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Subscriber SQL Injection in UDesign Core <= 4.15.0 versions.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-42416?

How do I fix CVE-2026-42416?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-42416 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-2026-42416 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-42416 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9hcr-cwhj-3rp5.

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