What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Jordy Meow Meow Gallery meow-gallery allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Meow Gallery: from n/a through <= 5.4.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Meow Gallery versions 5.4.4 and earlier contain a SQL injection vulnerability accessible to high-privilege users. An attacker with admin or editor access can craft malicious input to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially reading sensitive database records. The vulnerability affects the entire site scope and requires administrative credentials to exploit.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data from the site database by injecting SQL commands through the gallery interface.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
A compromised admin or editor account can expose customer data, user credentials, or other sensitive database records.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level user privileges (admin or editor role) on the WordPress site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 13, 2026
CVE published
April 29, 2026
Record updated