CVE-2026-59525 WordPress Participants Database plugin <= 2.7.8.3 - SQL Injection vulnerability
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Participants Database plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-59525?
CVE-2026-59525 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Roland Barker Participants Database, published on 23 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unauthenticated SQL Injection in Participants Database <= 2.7.8.3 versions.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-59525?
How do I fix CVE-2026-59525?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-59525 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-2026-59525 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-59525 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-chgx-4rph-2pm7.