What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WP jQuery Pager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'ids' shortcode attribute parameter handled by the WPJqueryPaged::get_gallery_page_imgs() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.0 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
WP jQuery Pager versions 1.4.0 and earlier contain a SQL injection vulnerability. An authenticated attacker with low privileges can craft malicious input to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the site's database. This allows reading sensitive data without modifying or disrupting the site. The vulnerability requires a valid WordPress user account to exploit.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data from the site's database, including user information and configuration details.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
User data and site configuration may be exposed to authenticated attackers; database integrity is not at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low-level privileges (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 15, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
