CVE-2026-87767 WP Shortcut Link <= 1.2.0 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection via url
Unauthenticated attackers can perform SQL injection via the url parameter to extract sensitive database data from the WP Shortcut Link plugin.
- 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-2026-87767?
CVE-2026-87767 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown wp shortcut link and advertisement baner, published on 18 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The wp shortcut link and advertisement baner WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL query on an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks and extract sensitive data from the database.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-87767?
How do I fix CVE-2026-87767?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-87767 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-2026-87767 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-87767 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-52cc-m98v-q64v.