CVE-2026-8163

CVE-2026-8163 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The Infility Global WordPress plugin before 2.15.19 does not properly sanitize and escape some parameters before using them in SQL statements, leading to a SQL Injection vulnerability exploitable by authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and above.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8163?
The Infility Global WordPress plugin before 2.15.19 does not properly sanitize and escape some parameters before using them in SQL statements, leading to a SQL Injection vulnerability exploitable by authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and above.
How severe is CVE-2026-8163?
CVE-2026-8163 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-8163 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8163?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-8163 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-8163 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38417.
When was CVE-2026-8163 published?
CVE-2026-8163 was published on 2026-06-23.

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