CVE-2026-61949 in Bookly Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/23/2026
Unauthenticated SQL Injection in Bookly <= 27.7 versions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/23/2026
The vulnerability identified as unauthenticated sql injection in bookly plugin versions up to and including 27.7 represents a critical security flaw that allows attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database without requiring any authentication credentials. This type of vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration category CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws where improper sanitization of user input enables malicious sql code execution. The bookly plugin serves as a booking and appointment management system for wordpress websites, making it an attractive target for attackers seeking to compromise user data or gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the database.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs through improper validation and sanitization of input parameters that are processed by the plugin's backend sql queries. Attackers can manipulate various input fields such as booking identifiers, appointment details, or other user-supplied data that gets directly incorporated into sql statements without adequate escaping or parameterization. This flaw exists in the plugin's handling of GET or POST parameters that are used to construct dynamic sql queries, allowing malicious actors to inject sql payloads that can extract database contents, modify records, or even delete entire tables. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it requires no authentication, meaning any user with access to the website can exploit this weakness.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with complete control over the affected system's database layer. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to customer information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and appointment details that are typically stored in the plugin's database tables. Additionally, attackers may be able to escalate their privileges within the wordpress environment or use the compromised data for further attacks such as credential stuffing or social engineering campaigns. The potential for data corruption or complete database compromise makes this vulnerability particularly severe from a business continuity perspective.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate patching of the bookly plugin to versions that address the sql injection flaw, with administrators monitoring their wordpress installations for any signs of exploitation attempts. Security measures should also encompass implementing web application firewalls that can detect and block sql injection patterns, applying proper input validation at all entry points, and regularly auditing database access logs for suspicious activities. Organizations should follow the mitre attack framework's defense-in-depth principles by layering multiple security controls including network segmentation, privileged access management, and regular vulnerability assessments to prevent exploitation of similar weaknesses in other components of their infrastructure.