CVE-2026-62031 in uListing Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/10/2026
Unauthenticated SQL Injection in uListing <= 2.2.0 versions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/10/2026
The vulnerability identified as an unauthenticated SQL injection flaw within uListing version 2.2.0 and earlier represents a critical security deficiency that compromises the integrity of the underlying database management system. This type of attack vector allows malicious actors to interfere with the queries that an application makes to its database, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification or deletion of existing records, and in severe cases, full compromise of the server hosting the application. The root cause typically lies in insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the software's codebase, where user-supplied data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper escaping or parameterization. This oversight enables attackers to inject arbitrary SQL syntax through various entry points such as URL parameters, form submissions, or HTTP headers that are processed by the application before being executed against the database backend.
From a technical perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, commonly known as SQL Injection. The absence of authentication requirements for exploiting this flaw significantly lowers the barrier to entry for attackers, meaning that any individual on the internet can attempt to exploit it without needing valid credentials or prior access privileges. This characteristic places the vulnerability within the Initial Access and Collection tactics of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, specifically under techniques such as SQL Injection (T1190). Attackers can leverage automated tools like sqlmap to probe for vulnerable parameters and extract data systematically, often bypassing basic security controls that might otherwise deter less sophisticated threats.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted. Once exploited, an attacker gains the ability to read sensitive information stored in the database, which may include user credentials, personal identifiable information, financial records, or proprietary business logic depending on the specific implementation of uListing. Beyond data exfiltration, skilled attackers can utilize advanced SQL injection techniques such as blind boolean-based or time-based injections to infer database structure and extract data even when error messages are suppressed by the application's configuration. In environments where the database user has elevated privileges, it may be possible to execute operating system commands through functions like xp_cmdshell in Microsoft SQL Server or LOAD_FILE in MySQL, leading to complete server compromise and lateral movement within the network infrastructure.
To mitigate this risk, immediate action is required to update uListing to a version newer than 2.2.0 where these vulnerabilities have been patched by the developers. In cases where an upgrade is not immediately feasible, several defensive measures can be implemented to reduce exposure. Input validation should be enforced rigorously on all user-supplied data, ensuring that only expected formats and character sets are accepted. The use of prepared statements with parameterized queries is essential for separating SQL logic from data inputs, thereby neutralizing injection attempts regardless of the content provided by users. Additionally, deploying a Web Application Firewall can provide an additional layer of defense by detecting and blocking common SQL injection patterns in HTTP traffic before they reach the application server. Regular security audits and code reviews focusing on database interaction layers are also recommended to prevent similar flaws from being introduced during future development cycles.