WP Data Access permits unauthenticated SQL injection
WP Data Access through 5.5.81 allows unauthenticated attacker-controlled input to reach an unsafe database query. Exploitation can expose database contents and disrupt database-backed site functionality.
- Component
- WP Data Access
- Plugin slug
wp-data-access- Affected
- n/a through 5.5.81
- Safe version
5.5.82- Published
- Aug 31, 2026
This CVE was published Aug 31, 2026 and is one of 12 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update WP Data Access to 5.5.82 or later, review request and database logs, and rotate secrets if database contents may have been exposed.
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 WP Data Access <= 5.5.81 versions.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L