Name: CVE-2026-17044: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2026-17044, CWE-89, CVSS 8.6, EPSS 0.00445

The Iptanus File Upload WordPress plugin before 5.1.8 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection exploitable by unauthenticated users.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.6
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Wp File Upload Plugin	—	Update wp-file-upload plugin to version 5.1.8, or a newer patched version	Aug 17, 2026	Aug 3, 2026

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