SQL Injection Vulnerability in Answer My Question Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2016-20073

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Answer My Question
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-20073?

The Answer My Question 1.3 plugin for WordPress is susceptible to an SQL injection vulnerability, enabling attackers to execute unauthorized SQL code through the 'id' POST parameter. This security flaw occurs when malicious users exploit the modal.php endpoint, allowing them to submit crafted SQL statements. As a result, this exposes sensitive database information, including WordPress terms and configuration data, posing significant risks to site security.

Affected Version(s)

Answer My Question 1.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2016-20073 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40771
exploit
https://wordpress.org/plugins/answer-my-question/
product
http://lenonleite.com.br/
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Lenon Leite
.