CVE-2026-73185Network attack vector

Unauthenticated data exposure via hidden parameter SQLi

Published Aug 19, 2026 · Updated Aug 20, 2026

SQL injection in NGG Smart Image Search before 4.0.0 allows remote attackers to read database contents via crafted web requests. WordPress.org's changelog identifies a hidden browser parameter in the legacy search flow as the vulnerable locus; public records do not disclose the exact file or query builder, but the parameter is handled in SQL context without sufficient neutralization. No authentication or user interaction is required, so internet-exposed WordPress sites running the plugin before 4.0.0 should treat unauthenticated database disclosure, and possible query-driven service interruption, as directly reachable.

CVSS severity9.3
Critical
EPSS probability0.24%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in NGG Smart Image Search before 4.0.0 allows remote attackers to read database contents via crafted web requests. WordPress.org's changelog identifies a hidden browser parameter in the legacy search flow as the vulnerable locus; public records do not disclose the exact file or query builder, but the parameter is handled in SQL context without sufficient neutralization. No authentication or user interaction is required, so internet-exposed WordPress sites running the plugin before 4.0.0 should treat unauthenticated database disclosure, and possible query-driven service interruption, as directly reachable.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-73185
Published
Aug 19, 2026
Updated
Aug 20, 2026
Vendor
Harald Röh
Product
NGG Smart Image Search
Classifications
CWE-89, CAPEC-7, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 19, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 20, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=n/a <4.0.0 changes=[{"at":"4.0.0","status":"unaffected"}]

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Harald Röh · NGG Smart Image Searchversion=n/a <4.0.0 changes=[{"at":"4.0.0","status":"unaffected"}]

Published CVSS scores

9.3PatchstackCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
CAPEC-7Blind SQL Injection
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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