What the vulnerability does
01Description
The rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to blind SQL Injection via the rtmedia_gallery shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.18 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
A SQL injection vulnerability in rtMedia for WordPress allows authenticated users with low privileges to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the site database. An attacker can read, modify, or delete sensitive data including user credentials, posts, and configuration. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 4.6.18 and requires only a valid user account to exploit.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete any data in the WordPress database, including user passwords and site configuration.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
User data, posts, and site configuration can be compromised or destroyed by any authenticated user, even those with minimal permissions.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low-level privileges (subscriber or above).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 23, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
