WP Post Author: SQL injection
WP Post Author is affected by SQL injection. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. A successful request can alter database queries and expose or modify WordPress data. The published affected range is n/a through 3.9.1.
- Component
- WP Post Author
- Plugin slug
wp-post-author- Affected
- n/a through 3.9.1
- Safe version
3.10.0- Published
- Jun 26, 2026
This CVE was published Jun 26, 2026 and is one of 6 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update WP Post Author to 3.10.0 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
Contributor SQL Injection in WP Post Author <= 3.9.1 versions.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L