WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2026-66427 Deferred

WP Google Review Slider administrator input permits SQL injection

WP Google Review Slider through 18.4 lets an administrator supply attacker-controlled input that reaches an SQL statement without safe parameterization. A malicious or compromised administrator can interact with the WordPress database and potentially read or alter data available to the database user. The Patchstack CNA record does not disclose the endpoint, action, parameter, query or vulnerable function.

CVE / CNA score 7.6 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
WP Google Review Slider
Plugin slug
wp-google-places-review-slider
Affected
n/a through 18.4
Safe version
18.5
Published
Jul 27, 2026
Weakness
CWE-89 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

This CVE was published Jul 27, 2026 and is one of 7 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update WP Google Review Slider to 18.5 or later. Review administrator activity and database logs for unexpected queries while a vulnerable release was active.

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

Administrator SQL Injection in WP Google Review Slider <= 18.4 versions.

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

Primary and upstream sources