CVE-2026-15453
KiviCare <= 4.5.1 - Authenticated (Doctor+) SQL Injection via 'searchTerm' Parameter
Description
The KiviCare – Clinic & Patient Management System (EHR) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the 'searchTerm' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.1 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for 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. Exploitation requires a KiviCare custom role with the 'settings_view' permission (e.g., Doctor or Receptionist), meaning standard WordPress subscribers cannot exploit this without a KiviCare-assigned role.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 15, 2026, 4:18 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:48 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the KiviCare plugin to the latest version.
- Restrict access to custom roles with 'settings_view'.
- Sanitize all user-supplied input parameters.
- Prepare SQL queries properly.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-15453', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-17T15:55:55.509458Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'iqonicdesign', 'product': 'KiviCare – Clinic & Patient Management System (EHR)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '4.5.1'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The KiviCare – Clinic & Patient Management System (EHR) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the 'searchTerm' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.1 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for 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. Exploitation requires a KiviCare custom role with the 'settings_view' permission (e.g., Doctor or Receptionist), meaning standard WordPress subscribers cannot exploit this without a KiviCare-assigned role. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kivicare-clinic-management-system/tags/4.5.0/app/controllers/api/SettingsController/ListingData.php#L442 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kivicare-clinic-management-system/tags/4.5.0/app/controllers/api/SettingsController/ListingData.php#L456 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kivicare-clinic-management-system/tags/4.5.0/app/controllers/api/SettingsController/ListingData.php#L69 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3637394%40kivicare-clinic-management-system&new=3637394%40kivicare-clinic-management-system Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4495e352-758b-4331-a617-033ff348c07d?source=cve