rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress permits unauthenticated SQL injection
rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress <= 4.7.11 allows an unauthenticated attacker to place crafted input into an SQL query without adequate neutralization. The CVSS vector assigns high confidentiality and low availability impact, indicating database disclosure and query disruption without a separately claimed write primitive.
- Component
- rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress
- Plugin slug
buddypress-media- Affected
- n/a through 4.7.11
- Safe version
4.7.12- Published
- Aug 20, 2026
This CVE was published Aug 20, 2026 and is one of 8 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress to 4.7.12 or later. Review activity by the stated attacker class and investigate unexpected data access, state changes, files or sessions relevant to this vulnerability class.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Unauthenticated SQL Injection in rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress <= 4.7.11 versions.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L