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CVE-2026-39487 ameliabooking CVE debrief

A SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in the Amelia plugin for WordPress, affecting versions from n/a through 2.1.1. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.6 and is classified as HIGH. This issue allows for blind SQL injection due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command. Users of the Amelia plugin for WordPress should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it, as it could potentially be used for malicious purposes.

Vendor
ameliabooking
Product
Amelia
CVSS
HIGH 7.6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-04-08
Original CVE updated
2026-07-24
Advisory published
2026-04-08
Advisory updated
2026-07-24

Who should care

Users of the Amelia plugin for WordPress, particularly those with high-risk configurations or sensitive data, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. This includes administrators, security teams, and operators responsible for maintaining WordPress installations with the Amelia plugin.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, allowing for blind SQL injection. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L. The vulnerability affects the Amelia plugin for WordPress, specifically versions from n/a through 2.1.1. Defenders should focus on patching the plugin to version 2.1.2 or later and implementing additional security measures.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching this vulnerability, as it has a high CVSS score and could potentially be used for malicious purposes.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Patch the Amelia plugin to version 2.1.2 or later
  • Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and prevent SQL injection attacks
  • Monitor for suspicious activity on your WordPress site
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review

Evidence notes

The vulnerability was reported by [email protected] and has a CWE-89 weakness. The reporter provided limited details, and further verification is needed to confirm the full scope of the vulnerability. Defenders should verify the affected versions and configurations, and review the official advisory for mitigation guidance.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-39487 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-39487

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-39487 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-39487

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.