What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Steve Burge TaxoPress simple-tags allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects TaxoPress: from n/a through <= 3.44.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
TaxoPress versions up to 3.44.0 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in code executed by high-privilege users. An attacker with administrator or equivalent access can craft malicious input to read or modify database contents. The vulnerability affects the site's database integrity and may expose sensitive data. Update to a version newer than 3.44.0.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read or modify database contents via SQL injection.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Database contents can be read or altered by compromised admin accounts; data breach or site malfunction possible.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level site privileges (administrator or equivalent role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 29, 2026
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated