SQL Injection Vulnerability in Rest Routes Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-16061
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 29 August 2026
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-16061?
The Rest Routes plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to 5.5.5, contains a significant security flaw where user input from a public REST route is not properly sanitized or validated. As a result, this oversight could allow unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL queries, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the database. It is crucial for users of this plugin to be aware of the vulnerability and take necessary action to mitigate any risks.
Affected Version(s)
Rest Routes 0 <= 5.5.5
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.