Query Wrangler permits Subscriber-level remote code execution
Query Wrangler <= 1.5.57 allows a Subscriber to execute code on the WordPress server. Successful exploitation can compromise site data, application integrity and availability under the web server account.
- Component
- Query Wrangler
- Plugin slug
query-wrangler- Affected
- n/a through 1.5.57
- Safe version
1.5.58- Published
- Aug 20, 2026
This CVE was published Aug 20, 2026 and is one of 5 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Query Wrangler to 1.5.58 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
Subscriber Remote Code Execution (RCE) in Query Wrangler <= 1.5.57 versions.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H