CVE-2026-96822 WordPress Books Gallery plugin <= 4.8.3 - SQL Injection vulnerability
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Books Gallery 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-2026-96822?
CVE-2026-96822 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Hossni Mubarak Books Gallery, published on 30 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unauthenticated SQL Injection in Books Gallery <= 4.8.3 versions.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-96822?
How do I fix CVE-2026-96822?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-96822 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-2026-96822 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-96822 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jgpc-9333-vh2w.