CVE-2026-16482rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress SQL Injection
rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress <= 4.7.11 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection via 'compare' Parameter
Published Sep 11, 2026 · Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Also known as 53d9b351-ba17-431a-b371-7dc1a87bd757, EUVD-2026-76828, GHSA-qjq8-433v-gm7m, WORDFENCE-53d9b351-ba17-431a-b371-7dc1a87bd757
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-16482 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting buddypress-media (wordpress-plugin), rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 26, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 0.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including buddypress-media 4.7.12.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
0.6%
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
47/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Oct 26, 2026
45 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://patchstack.com/database
- advisoryhttps://wpscan.com/plugins/
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/53d9b351-ba17-431a-b371-7dc1a87bd757?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/53d9b351-ba17-431a-b371-7dc1a87bd757?source=api-scan
Description
The rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based blind SQL Injection via the 'compare' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.11 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
This is exploitable on any public page containing an rtMedia shortcode (e.g., [rtmedia_gallery]) when the rtmedia_shortcode GET parameter is set, because RTMediaQuery::query() merges $_REQUEST into the internal query while only validating top-level array keys, allowing the nested 'compare' subvalue to reach the vulnerable sink without authentication.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 26, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| buddypress-mediawordpress-plugin | See advisory | 4.7.12 |
| rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
buddypress-media
4.7.12
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 11, 2026
Last updated
Sep 17, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 26, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisorypatchstack.com · database
- advisorywpscan.com · plugins
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisorywordfence.com · vulnerabilities
- advisorywordfence.com · 53d9b351-ba17-431a-b371-7dc1a87bd757
FAQ
Common Questions.
The rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based blind SQL Injection via the 'compare' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.11 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query.
Affected: buddypress-media (wordpress-plugin); rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 26, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including buddypress-media 4.7.12.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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