CVE-2026-42665 CRITICAL

CVE-2026-42665: WordPress WP Data Access plugin <= 5.5.70 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Vendor Passionate Programmer Peter
Product WP Data Access
Weakness CWE-89 · SQLi
Published June 15, 2026
Last update June 16, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauthenticated SQL Injection in WP Data Access <= 5.5.70 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Data Access versions up to 5.5.70 contain a SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive database information without user interaction. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component. No integrity impact is present, but availability may be degraded. Update to a version newer than 5.5.70.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data from your site's database without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can extract database contents including user credentials, posts, and configuration data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 15, 2026 CVE published
June 16, 2026 Record updated