CVE-2026-16572 in LogMyTrip Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 08/03/2026
The LogMyTrip WordPress plugin through 1.9 does not sanitize and escape a value taken from a cookie before using it in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated users to perform SQL injection attacks on any page that renders one of the LogMyTrip WordPress plugin through 1.9's shortcodes.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/03/2026
The vulnerability in the LogMyTrip WordPress plugin affects versions through 1.9 and represents a critical sql injection flaw that exploits improper input validation within the plugin's shortcode rendering functionality. This issue arises from the plugin's failure to properly sanitize and escape data extracted from http cookies before incorporating it into database queries, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying sql database without authentication. The vulnerability specifically impacts pages that utilize any of the plugin's shortcodes, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited across multiple entry points within a wordpress installation.
The technical exploitation occurs when an unauthenticated attacker manipulates cookie values containing data that gets directly embedded into sql queries executed by the plugin. This represents a classic sql injection vulnerability where user-controllable input flows through the application's data processing pipeline without proper sanitization, allowing attackers to inject malicious sql commands that can be executed with the privileges of the database user. The flaw falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which categorizes improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands as a primary cause for sql injection vulnerabilities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data extraction, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to perform read operations on sensitive database information including user credentials, personal data, and system configuration details. Attackers might also be able to modify or delete database records, potentially compromising the integrity of the wordpress installation and affecting all plugins and themes that rely on the shared database. The fact that this affects shortcode rendering means that any page displaying content through these plugin features becomes a potential target, amplifying the attack surface significantly.
The exploitation requires minimal privileges since the vulnerability is accessible to unauthenticated users, making it particularly dangerous for publicly facing wordpress installations. This aligns with the attack technique described in the attack pattern taxonomy where adversaries leverage insufficient input validation to execute malicious code within the database layer. Organizations should immediately implement security patches or temporary mitigations including disabling the affected plugin until a secure version is available. Additionally, monitoring cookie values and implementing proper input validation for all user-controllable data entering sql queries remains essential for preventing similar vulnerabilities in other components of the wordpress ecosystem.
The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of following secure coding practices specifically when handling external inputs such as cookies, headers, or query parameters that are subsequently used in database operations. Proper implementation of prepared statements with parameterized queries would eliminate this risk entirely by separating sql code from data values. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and input validation mechanisms to detect and block suspicious cookie manipulations before they can affect the backend database operations. The incident underscores the necessity of regular security auditing of third-party plugins and maintaining up-to-date software versions as part of comprehensive cybersecurity defense strategies.