CVE-2026-95599: Taskbuilder SQL injection vulnerability

CVE-2026-95599 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.5 · Published 2026-10-09

Taskbuilder is a WordPress plugin that provides task management functionality for websites. A SQL injection vulnerability in versions up to 6.0.5 allows attackers with subscriber-level access to read, modify, or delete the entire website database, including user accounts and sensitive data. This could lead to complete compromise of website data and user privacy.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-95599 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-95599 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-95599?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.5, published 9 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Taskbuilder up to 6.0.5.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-95599?
Yes: fixed in 6.0.6 and later. Until then: As immediate action, update the affected plugin to version 6.0.6 or later. If you are unable to update immediately, contact your hosting provider or web developer for assistance. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-95599 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-95599?
Check whether you run Taskbuilder at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 6.0.6 and later

As immediate action, update the affected plugin to version 6.0.6 or later. If you are unable to update immediately, contact your hosting provider or web developer for assistance.

Technical details

The plugin contains an improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, enabling blind SQL injection. The vulnerability requires subscriber-level privileges and can be exploited over the network to extract, modify, or delete database contents. A fix is available in version 6.0.6 and later.

Affected products

  • Taskbuilder up to 6.0.5

Timeline

  • 2026-10-09: disclosed
  • 2026-10-03: patched: Fixed in version 6.0.6

References

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