CVE-2026-4060
Geo Mashup <= 1.13.18 - Unauthenticated Time-Based SQL Injection via 'sort' Parameter
Description
The Geo Mashup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Time-Based SQL Injection via the 'sort' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.18. This is due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. The `esc_sql()` function is applied but is ineffective in the `ORDER BY` context because the value is not enclosed in quotes. Additionally, while a `sanitize_sort_arg()` allowlist-based sanitizer was added in version 1.13.18, it is only applied in the AJAX code path (`sanitize_query_args()`) and not in the `render-map.php` or template tag code paths. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database via a time-based blind approach.
INFO
Published Date :
May 2, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 2, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Geo Mashup plugin to the latest version.
- Apply necessary sanitization to all user inputs.
- Ensure proper SQL query preparation.
- Restrict database access to necessary operations.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Geo Mashup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Time-Based SQL Injection via the 'sort' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.18. This is due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. The `esc_sql()` function is applied but is ineffective in the `ORDER BY` context because the value is not enclosed in quotes. Additionally, while a `sanitize_sort_arg()` allowlist-based sanitizer was added in version 1.13.18, it is only applied in the AJAX code path (`sanitize_query_args()`) and not in the `render-map.php` or template tag code paths. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database via a time-based blind approach. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geo-mashup/trunk/geo-mashup-db.php#L1767 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geo-mashup/trunk/geo-mashup-db.php#L1785 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geo-mashup/trunk/render-map.php#L166 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3503627/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2fa5ae9a-532c-40f9-b70a-217f0f9cd473?source=cve