CVE-2026-13754 tickera CVE debrief

Who should care

Administrators and users of the Tickera – Sell Tickets & Manage Events plugin for WordPress should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to protect their installations. This includes updating the plugin to the latest version, implementing prepared statements with parameterized queries, limiting database privileges, monitoring database activity, and considering the use of a Web Application Firewall (WAF).

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-13754 vulnerability is caused by insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query in the Tickera – Sell Tickets & Manage Events plugin for WordPress. This allows authenticated attackers with custom-level access and above to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and is classified as MEDIUM severity.

Defensive priority

Medium priority due to the CVSS score of 6.5 and the potential for sensitive information disclosure.

Recommended defensive actions

• Update the Tickera – Sell Tickets & Manage Events plugin to the latest version.
• Implement prepared statements with parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection.
• Limit database privileges to the minimum required for the application.
• Monitor database activity for suspicious queries.
• Consider using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and prevent SQL injection attacks.
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-16T09:16:16.693Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Tickera – Sell Tickets & Manage Events plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the 's' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.0.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This information is based on the CVE record and NVD entry. Further verification is recommended to ensure accuracy.

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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.