What the vulnerability does
01Description
The myLinksDump plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'sort_by' and 'sort_order' parameters in all versions up to, and including, 1.6 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 administrator-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
myLinksDump versions 1.6 and earlier contain a SQL injection vulnerability in database query handling. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious SQL commands through unfiltered input, allowing them to read, modify, or delete database records. The vulnerability requires high-level privileges to exploit but poses a direct threat to site data integrity and confidentiality.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete database records by injecting SQL commands through the application.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
An admin account compromise could expose or corrupt your entire database, including user data and site configuration.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator-level access to the application.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 21, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
