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CVE-2026-39486 WP Chill CVE debrief

A SQL Injection vulnerability was discovered in the Download Monitor plugin for WordPress, affecting versions from n/a through 5.1.8. This issue allows for Blind SQL Injection attacks. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command. Users of the Download Monitor plugin for WordPress, particularly those with versions 5.1.8 or earlier, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to protect their installations. High priority should be given to updating the Download Monitor plugin to a version beyond 5.1.8, as this vulnerability allows for Blind SQL Injection attacks. The CVE record was published on 2026-04-08T09:16:23.393Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T21:10:00.143Z. The NVD entry is currently Deferred. Limited information is available about the specific impacts and exploitability of this vulnerability, highlighting the need for caution and thorough review.

Vendor
WP Chill
Product
Download Monitor
CVSS
HIGH 8.5
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 Download Monitor plugin for WordPress, particularly those with versions 5.1.8 or earlier, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to protect their installations.

Technical summary

The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection, specifically Blind SQL Injection. This issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command. The vulnerability affects versions from n/a through 5.1.8.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to updating the Download Monitor plugin to a version beyond 5.1.8, as this vulnerability allows for Blind SQL Injection attacks.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update the Download Monitor plugin to a version beyond 5.1.8.
  • Implement web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and prevent SQL Injection attacks.
  • Regularly monitor plugin and theme updates for known vulnerabilities.
  • Use secure coding practices and review code for potential SQL Injection vulnerabilities.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-04-08T09:16:23.393Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T21:10:00.143Z. The NVD entry is currently Deferred. Limited information is available about the specific impacts and exploitability of this vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-39486 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-39486

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

  • CVE-2026-39486 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-39486

    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.