CVE-2026-96828 WordPress Category Discount Woocommerce plugin <= 5.18 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An administrator can exploit SQL injection in the Category Discount Woocommerce plugin to read or modify database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-96828?
CVE-2026-96828 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Vidish Category Discount Woocommerce, published on 30 Sep 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Administrator SQL Injection in Category Discount Woocommerce <= 5.18 versions.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-96828?
How do I fix CVE-2026-96828?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-96828 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-2026-96828 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-96828 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5qhc-j438-p2cr.