CVE-2026-62071 WordPress WordPress File Upload plugin <= 5.1.10 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2026-62071?

CVE-2026-62071 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in nickboss WordPress File Upload, published on 1 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2026-62071 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-62071 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-62071?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-62071 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Critical 9.3 Published 1 Oct 2026 Updated 1 Oct 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in the WordPress File Upload plugin to read or modify 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-2026-62071?

CVE-2026-62071 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in nickboss WordPress File Upload, published on 1 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unauthenticated SQL Injection in WordPress File Upload <= 5.1.10 versions.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-62071?

How do I fix CVE-2026-62071?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-62071 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-2026-62071 being exploited?