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WP Post Author <= 3.9.1 - Authenticated (Author+) SQL Injection

CVE-2026-11977 · wp-post-author

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Vulnerability: WP Post Author <= 3.9.1 - Authenticated (Author+) SQL Injection
Affected software: wp-post-author(Plugin)
Affected versions: ≤ 3.9.1
Authentication: Authenticated (see advisory title)
Vulnerability type: SQL injection
CVE: CVE-2026-11977
Published: 4 August 2026
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: May allow attackers to read or modify database contents beyond intended access.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory ca5cb925-6f95-4f81-92d0-5f3c8e5f7d59). Methodology and redistribution notes

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