SQL Injection Vulnerability in WpCues Basic Quiz Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-89214

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WPcues Basic Quiz
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 October 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-89214?

The WpCues Basic Quiz plugin for WordPress, up to version 1.6.5, is susceptible to SQL injection due to inadequate sanitization and escaping of user inputs in SQL statements. This vulnerability permits unauthorized attackers to execute malicious SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure from the site's database. Users of this plugin are urged to review their installations and apply any necessary patches to safeguard against potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

WpCues Basic Quiz 0 <= 1.6.5

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.

CVE-2026-89214 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c5c57e38-61e9-456b-a56e-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

João Ramos Maciel
WPScan
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