CVE-2026-4608: SQL Injection in ProfileGrid WordPress Plugin

An attacker exploiting this SQL Injection vulnerability can potentially extract sensitive information stored within the WordPress database. While the vulnerability requires authentication (Subscriber level or higher), the ease of access makes it a significant risk. Successful exploitation could lead to the theft of user credentials, personal data, configuration details, or even database schema information. The impact is amplified if the database contains sensitive data like financial information or personally identifiable information (PII). This vulnerability shares similarities with other SQL Injection attacks where attackers can bypass security controls and gain unauthorized access to data.

1. 已保留2026-03-23
2. 发布日期2026-05-12
3. 修改日期2026-05-13

The primary mitigation for CVE-2026-4608 is to immediately upgrade the ProfileGrid plugin to version 5.9.8.5 or later. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or breaking changes, consider implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to filter out suspicious SQL queries targeting the 'rid' parameter. Specifically, look for unusual characters or SQL keywords within the parameter value. Additionally, review and harden database user permissions to limit the potential damage from a successful SQL Injection attack. After upgrading, confirm the fix by attempting a SQL Injection attack on the 'rid' parameter and verifying that it is properly sanitized.