CVE-2026-66594 WordPress WordPress Persistent Login plugin <= 3.1.0 - SQL Injection vulnerability

High 8.5 Published Updated

A SQL injection vulnerability in the WordPress Persistent Login plugin allows subscribers to read or modify database contents.

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-2026-66594?

CVE-2026-66594 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in lukeseager WordPress Persistent Login, published on 20 Aug 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Subscriber SQL Injection in WordPress Persistent Login <= 3.1.0 versions.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-66594?

How do I fix CVE-2026-66594?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-66594 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-2026-66594 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-66594 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-994g-fvfg-cwf4.

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