SQL Injection Vulnerability in Media Library Assistant WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-16959

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Media Library Assistant
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-16959?

The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is susceptible to SQL injection due to improper validation of search parameters used in media-library query handlers. This vulnerability enables users with the Author role to inject malicious SQL code into queries, potentially compromising the database and data integrity. Users are urged to update to version 3.40 or above to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Media Library Assistant 0 < 3.40

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-2026-16959 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7b13e3d3-42ee-4fe2-bb47-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

João Ramos Maciel
WPScan
.