CVE-2026-42646 WordPress TaxoPress plugin <= 3.44.0 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An attacker can perform blind SQL injection in the TaxoPress WordPress plugin to read sensitive database information.
- 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-2026-42646?
CVE-2026-42646 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Steve Burge TaxoPress, published on 29 Apr 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 Steve Burge TaxoPress simple-tags allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects TaxoPress: from n/a through <= 3.44.0.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-42646?
How do I fix CVE-2026-42646?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-42646 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-2026-42646 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-42646 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rf76-3xjq-xw9p.