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SQL InjectionWeakness · CWE-89

CVE-2026-32399

HIGH · 8.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-03-13
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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91/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in David Lingren Media LIbrary Assistant media-library-assistant allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Media LIbrary Assistant: from n/a through <= 3.32.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

This is a blind SQL injection vulnerability in the Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL commands through unsanitized user input in the plugin's database queries. Since it's a blind SQL injection, attackers infer results by observing differences in application behavior (response times or content differences) rather than seeing direct database output.

MitigationUpdate Media Library Assistant to the latest patched version once available. Until then, implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to filter suspicious SQL characters and monitor for unusual database query patterns.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
Low

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Verify Media Library Assistant plugin is installed
    In WordPress admin, go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and locate 'Media Library Assistant' in the list. Confirm the plugin is present.
    Affected if The plugin is installed and active in WordPress.
  2. Check installed plugin version
    On the Plugins page in WordPress admin, click on 'View Details' for Media Library Assistant to display the current version number. Alternatively, inspect the plugin header in wp-content/plugins/media-library-assistant/includes/mla-loader.php or main plugin file.
    Affected if The displayed version is 3.32 or lower.
  3. Identify exposed endpoints
    Review the plugin documentation or source code to identify public-facing PHP files that handle user input. Blind SQLi in this context typically affects AJAX endpoints or shortcode handlers accessible to unauthenticated users.
    Affected if The plugin exposes any public-facing AJAX actions or shortcodes that accept user input without authentication.
  4. Inspect access logs for SQL injection patterns
    Examine web server access logs (usually in /var/log/apache2/ or /var/log/nginx/) for requests to WordPress containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, AND, OR) in query parameters, especially targeting MLA-related actions.
    Affected if Logs contain requests with SQL syntax in parameters targeting MLA endpoints.
  5. Check for unexpected database behavior
    Use a database tool (like phpMyAdmin or mysql CLI) to query the wp_options table and other wp_* tables for any unexpected user accounts, altered settings, or suspicious stored data that may indicate successful exploitation.
    Affected if Unexpected changes exist in the WordPress database or new administrative users appear without your knowledge.

A user is affected if Media Library Assistant plugin version 3.32 or lower is installed and active in their WordPress environment, exposing unauthenticated SQL injection vectors.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Update Media Library Assistant to the latest patched version once available. Until then, implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to filter suspicious SQL characters and monitor for unusual database query patterns.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation6.0 h
  • Testing3.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
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