CVE-2026-78288Network attack vector

Database disclosure via unauthenticated SQL injection

Published Aug 27, 2026 · Updated Aug 27, 2026

SQL injection in Jonathan de Jong Beautiful Taxonomy Filters 2.4.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to read database data. The CNA record and upstream changelog do not identify the vulnerable parameter, code path, or SQL statement that mishandles untrusted input. Exploitation requires no authentication or user interaction and is remotely reachable through a WordPress site, with confidentiality loss and limited service interruption reported.

CVSS severity9.3
Critical
EPSS probability0.38%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
Hinoki checkNot available
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in Jonathan de Jong Beautiful Taxonomy Filters 2.4.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to read database data. The CNA record and upstream changelog do not identify the vulnerable parameter, code path, or SQL statement that mishandles untrusted input. Exploitation requires no authentication or user interaction and is remotely reachable through a WordPress site, with confidentiality loss and limited service interruption reported.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-78288
Published
Aug 27, 2026
Updated
Aug 27, 2026
Vendor
Jonathan de Jong
Product
Beautiful Taxonomy Filters
Classifications
CWE-89, CAPEC-7, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 27, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 27, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=n/a <=2.4.6 changes=[{"at":"2.4.7","status":"unaffected"}]

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Jonathan de Jong · Beautiful Taxonomy Filtersversion=n/a <=2.4.6 changes=[{"at":"2.4.7","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

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 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

Public exploit references

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