CVE-2026-11969 in WP TripAdvisor Review Slider Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 08/05/2026
The WP TripAdvisor Review Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via 'curselrevs[]' Parameter in all versions up to, and including, 14.3 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 administrator-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/05/2026
The WP TripAdvisor Review Slider plugin for WordPress presents a critical security vulnerability classified as generic SQL Injection affecting versions through 14.3. This flaw resides in the handling of the 'curselrevs[]' parameter within the plugin's codebase, where insufficient input validation and sanitization procedures create an exploitable condition that allows malicious actors to manipulate database queries. The vulnerability specifically manifests when authenticated attackers with administrator-level privileges or higher execute crafted requests containing malicious SQL payloads within the curselrevs[] parameter.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper escaping mechanisms applied to user-supplied input data and inadequate preparation of existing SQL queries before execution. When the plugin processes the curselrevs[] parameter, it fails to properly sanitize or escape the input values before incorporating them into database query constructs. This allows attackers to inject additional SQL commands that become part of the existing query structure, effectively bypassing normal security controls designed to prevent unauthorized database access. The vulnerability operates under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL queries without proper validation or escaping.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data extraction capabilities to potentially enable complete database compromise when exploited by authenticated attackers with administrative privileges. Attackers can leverage this weakness to extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, plugin configurations, and other confidential database contents that may facilitate further system compromise. The authentication requirement significantly reduces the attack surface compared to unauthenticated vulnerabilities but still represents a serious threat since administrators typically possess extensive system access rights. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078.004 which covers legitimate credentials usage and T1566.002 which addresses credential access through exploitation of software vulnerabilities.
Organizations utilizing this plugin must implement immediate mitigations including updating to the latest available version that contains proper input validation and SQL query preparation measures. The recommended approach involves thorough patch management procedures to ensure all WordPress installations remain current with security updates from both the core platform and third-party plugins. Additionally, implementing network-level protections such as web application firewalls and database activity monitoring can provide additional defense-in-depth controls. System administrators should also consider restricting administrative access privileges to minimize potential impact from successful exploitation attempts while maintaining proper audit logging to detect suspicious activities that may indicate attempted exploitation of this vulnerability.