CVE-2026-42713 WordPress Post title marquee scroll plugin <= 9.9 - SQL Injection vulnerability

High 7.6 Published Updated

Attackers can perform blind SQL injection via the Post title marquee scroll 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-2026-42713?

CVE-2026-42713 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Gopiplus Post title marquee scroll, published on 7 Oct 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 Gopiplus Post title marquee scroll post-title-marquee-scroll allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Post title marquee scroll: from n/a through 9.9.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-42713?

How do I fix CVE-2026-42713?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-42713 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-2026-42713 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-42713 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g2x8-5jjg-c3r2.

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