Executive brief
The wpDataTables plugin for WordPress, which is used to create and manage complex tables and charts, contains a critical security flaw. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to interact directly with the website's database. This could lead to the theft of sensitive information, such as user credentials or customer data, and potentially disrupt site operations.
Technical details
An unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in the TMS wpDataTables plugin for WordPress in versions up to and including 7.3.6. The flaw is classified as CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command), indicating that user-supplied input is not properly sanitized before being used in a database query. Because no authentication is required, a remote attacker can send specially crafted web requests to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This can result in full data exfiltration from the WordPress database or partial service disruption. The issue is resolved in version 7.4.
Affected products
- TMS wpDataTables <= 7.3.6
Timeline
- 2026-05-17: other: Reported by researcher Bonds
- 2026-06-08: disclosed: Vulnerability details published by Patchstack
- 2026-06-17: advisory: CVE published in NVD
- 2026-06-17: patched: Patch confirmed available in version 7.4