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CVE-2026-56012 David Lingren CVE debrief

A high-severity SQL injection vulnerability was found in the Media Library Assistant plugin, affecting versions up to 3.35. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-56012, has a CVSS score of 8.5 and allows attackers to perform blind SQL injection attacks. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on June 18, 2026. Users of the plugin should take immediate action to mitigate the risk. The vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. Administrators should update the plugin to the latest version as soon as possible.

Vendor
David Lingren
Product
Media LIbrary Assistant
CVSS
HIGH 8.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-18
Original CVE updated
2026-06-18
Advisory published
2026-06-18
Advisory updated
2026-06-18

Who should care

Administrators and users of the Media Library Assistant plugin, especially those using versions up to 3.35, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions to prevent exploitation.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-56012 vulnerability is a SQL injection issue in the Media Library Assistant plugin. It is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing for blind SQL injection attacks. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.5 and a CVSS vector of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L. This indicates that the vulnerability can be exploited over the network with low privileges, and can result in high impact to confidentiality, no impact to integrity, and low impact to availability.

Defensive priority

high

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update the Media Library Assistant plugin to the latest version.
  • Implement a web application firewall (WAF) to detect and prevent SQL injection attacks.
  • Monitor plugin logs for suspicious activity.
  • Limit database privileges for the plugin's database user.
  • Regularly review and update plugin dependencies.
  • Consider using a SQL injection prevention tool or service.
  • Keep the plugin and its dependencies up to date with the latest security patches.

Evidence notes

The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on June 18, 2026, and is tracked as CVE-2026-56012. The CVSS score is 8.5, indicating a high-severity vulnerability. The vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing for blind SQL injection attacks.

Official resources

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