CVE-2026-59551 in rtMedia Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/27/2026
Subscriber SQL Injection in rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress <= 4.7.10 versions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/27/2026
The rtMedia plugin for wordpress buddypress and bbpress represents a significant security vulnerability through a subscriber sql injection flaw affecting versions up to and including 4.7.10. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers or users with subscriber level privileges to execute malicious sql commands against the underlying database, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the plugin's handling of user-supplied parameters, particularly in functions that process media-related requests and queries.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the plugin fails to properly escape or validate user inputs before incorporating them into sql query strings. Attackers can exploit this by manipulating specific parameters in api endpoints or media processing functions, enabling them to inject malicious sql payloads that bypass authentication mechanisms. This type of injection vulnerability aligns with common weakness enumeration cwe-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws in software applications. The attack vector typically involves crafting specially crafted requests that contain sql injection payloads within parameters such as media IDs, user identifiers, or other input fields processed by the rtmedia plugin.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and potential lateral movement within affected wordpress installations. An attacker could extract sensitive user credentials, modify or delete media content, gain access to private forums or groups, and potentially escalate privileges within the wordpress environment. The vulnerability affects all users with subscriber roles who can interact with rtmedia functionality, making it particularly dangerous in community-driven platforms where user registration is open. This represents a critical security risk according to attack technique t1071 004 which covers application layer protocol execution and t1213 002 which addresses data from information repositories.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate plugin updates to versions that address the sql injection flaw, typically those beyond 4.7.10. Administrators should implement additional security measures including input validation at multiple layers, parameterized queries instead of string concatenation, and regular security audits of third-party plugins. The wordpress community should enforce strict access controls and monitor user activities for suspicious behavior patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Database administrators should also review and restrict database permissions for the wordpress application user to minimize potential damage from successful injection attacks, implementing principle of least privilege access control as recommended by cybersecurity frameworks and industry standards.