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CVE-2026-89232 Recordbrowser CVE debrief

The Recordbrowser WordPress plugin through 1.1.7 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries and extract sensitive information from the database. This SQL injection vulnerability enables attackers to potentially extract sensitive information from the database or inject malicious SQL queries, increasing the risk of database compromise. Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using this plugin should verify exposure, prioritize patching or mitigation efforts, and monitor for suspicious database activity.

Vendor
Recordbrowser
Product
Recordbrowser WordPress plugin (through version 1.1.7)
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-11
Original CVE updated
2026-10-11
Advisory published
2026-10-11
Advisory updated
2026-10-11

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations, particularly those using the Recordbrowser plugin, should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation efforts.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-89232 is a SQL injection vulnerability in the Recordbrowser WordPress plugin that allows unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries and extract sensitive information from the database. Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using this plugin should verify exposure, prioritize patching or mitigation efforts, and monitor for suspicious database activity.

  • Potential unauthorized data extraction from the database.
  • Possible injection of malicious SQL queries.
  • Increased risk of database compromise.
  • Need for verification of patch application and vulnerability remediation.

Technical summary

The Recordbrowser WordPress plugin through 1.1.7 is vulnerable to SQL injection due to improper sanitization and escaping of a parameter used in a SQL query. This allows unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries and potentially extract sensitive information from the database.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of this vulnerability in their WordPress installations and applying patches or mitigations as available.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the presence of the Recordbrowser WordPress plugin version 1.1.7 or earlier in your WordPress installations.
  • Apply patches or updates for the Recordbrowser WordPress plugin as available.
  • Monitor database queries for suspicious activity.
  • Consider implementing additional security measures for your WordPress installation, such as using prepared statements or parameterized queries.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability, with the primary source being a WordPress plugin vulnerability report from WPScan.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-89232 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-89232

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

  • CVE-2026-89232 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-89232

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

Supplemental references

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.