What the vulnerability does
01Description
The PickPlugins Question Answer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection in versions up to and including 1.2.73. This is due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input via the 'id' GET parameter in the user profile template combined with the use of wp_unslash() which removes WordPress's magic quotes protection, followed by direct concatenation into a SQL query without proper escaping or prepared statements in the qa_user_profile_card() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into existing queries, which can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
PickPlugins Question Answer versions 1.2.73 and earlier contain a SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data from the site's database. The vulnerability exists in how the plugin processes user input without proper sanitization. No user interaction is required to exploit this issue.
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
Attackers can extract usernames, emails, password hashes, and other database contents without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 28, 2026
CVE published
July 28, 2026
Record updated
