Unauthenticated SQL Injection in Books Gallery Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-96822

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Books Gallery
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-96822?

The Books Gallery plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to 4.8.3, is susceptible to an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries on the underlying database. This can lead to unauthorized data exposure and manipulation, posing a significant risk to website integrity and security. It is crucial for users of affected versions to perform updates or implement security measures to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

Books Gallery <= 4.8.3

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-books...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

sungbyeongchan | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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