NGG Smart Image Search: SQL injection
NGG Smart Image Search is affected by SQL injection. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. A successful request can alter database queries and expose or modify WordPress data. The published affected range is n/a to < 4.0.0.
- Component
- NGG Smart Image Search
- Plugin slug
ngg-smart-image-search- Affected
- n/a to < 4.0.0
- Safe version
4.0.0- Published
- Aug 19, 2026
This CVE was published Aug 19, 2026 and is one of 5 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update NGG Smart Image Search to 4.0.0 or later, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
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 NGG Smart Image Search < 4.0.0 versions.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L