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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28136 is a SQL injection issue in the WordPress WP SMS plugin by VeronaLabs, affecting versions through 6.9.12. It is rated high severity, but the CVSS vector indicates an attacker needs high privileges. The main business concern is possible exposure of sensitive database data on WordPress sites using the affected plugin.
Executive priority
Treat as a prioritized WordPress plugin remediation item, especially for sites handling customer data or regulated information. The risk is not described as actively exploited, but SQL injection can expose database contents if a privileged account is compromised or misused.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper neutralization of SQL command elements in WP SMS, classified as CWE-89. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.6 with network access, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, high confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running the VeronaLabs WP SMS plugin at version 6.9.12 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not affected. The provided data does not identify a vulnerable endpoint, function, or configuration prerequisite beyond plugin version.
Exploitation context
No provided source states active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle. Exploitation requires high privileges according to the CVSS vector, reducing broad unauthenticated risk but still important for sites with many administrators or compromised privileged accounts.
Researcher notes
Public details in the supplied sources are limited. The CVE confirms SQL injection in WP SMS through 6.9.12 and CVSS characteristics, but does not provide affected code paths, proof of concept status, or a named fixed version. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exploitability because PR:H is specified.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WP SMS plugin and record installed versions.
- Prioritize sites running WP SMS 6.9.12 or earlier for review.
- Check VeronaLabs, WordPress plugin, and Patchstack guidance for an official fixed version.
- Update the plugin when a vendor-supported fixed release is confirmed.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling the plugin where business impact allows.
- Restrict and audit privileged WordPress accounts that can reach plugin functionality.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP SMS is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify the installed WP SMS version is above the affected range, if a fixed version exists.
- Review privileged WordPress user accounts for unnecessary access.
- Check web and application logs for unusual privileged plugin activity.
- Monitor CVE and Patchstack entries for updated technical details or remediation status.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L2.34.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.6HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.