CVE-2026-15360 in Ajax Load More Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 08/05/2026
The Ajax Load More WordPress plugin before 8.0.1 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform time-based blind SQL injection and extract sensitive data from the database.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/05/2026
The Ajax Load More WordPress plugin version 8.0.1 and earlier contains a critical vulnerability that arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization practices within its database query handling mechanisms. This flaw exists in the plugin's parameter processing logic where user-supplied data is directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or escaping procedures, creating an avenue for malicious exploitation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the plugin's failure to properly validate and escape a specific parameter before incorporating it into database operations. When an attacker crafts malicious input containing SQL injection payloads, the plugin processes this unfiltered data directly within its SQL query construction phase. This oversight allows for time-based blind SQL injection attacks where the attacker can infer database contents through response timing variations rather than direct data retrieval methods.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it enables unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary database operations without requiring valid credentials or privileged access. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, configuration details, and other confidential database contents. The time-based nature of the injection makes detection more challenging for defenders while providing attackers with reliable methods to gather information systematically.
This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, and represents a classic example of SQL injection flaws that have been consistently identified as critical threats in cybersecurity assessments. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this activity under T1071.004 for application layer protocol and T1213.002 for data from information repositories, highlighting the reconnaissance and data extraction phases of compromise.
Organizations running affected versions of the Ajax Load More plugin should immediately implement mitigations including updating to version 8.0.1 or later, which contains proper input sanitization measures. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls with SQL injection detection capabilities and monitoring database query logs can help identify exploitation attempts. Regular security audits of WordPress plugins and maintaining updated security practices are essential for preventing similar vulnerabilities from emerging in other components of the web application stack.