SQL Injection Vulnerability in Link Library Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-16532

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Link Library
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-16532?

The Link Library Plugin for WordPress version 7.9.2 and earlier is susceptible to SQL injection due to inadequate sanitization and escaping of user-supplied input. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to exploit the vulnerability, potentially allowing them to manipulate or access sensitive database information through crafted SQL queries.

Affected Version(s)

Link Library 0 < 7.9.3

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-2026-16532 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/da3b8caa-ac99-4097-8286-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Abdullah Kareem (cyberkareem)
WPScan
.