CVE-2026-4060
HighGeo Mashup <= 1.13.18 - Unauthenticated Time-Based SQL Injection via 'sort' Parameter
Published May 4, 2026 · Updated May 5, 2026 · Also known as 2fa5ae9a-532c-40f9-b70a-217f0f9cd473
Key Facts
Patch in the next maintenance window- CVE-2026-4060 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Geo Mashup (wordpress-plugin).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 1.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Geo Mashup 1.13.19.
- Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
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)
1.6%
Higher than 75.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The Geo Mashup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Time-Based SQL Injection via the 'sort' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.18. This is due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. The esc_sql() function is applied but is ineffective in the ORDER BY context because the value is not enclosed in quotes. Additionally, while a sanitize_sort_arg() allowlist-based sanitizer was added in version 1.13.18, it is only applied in the AJAX code path (sanitize_query_args()) and not in the render-map.php or template tag code paths. 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 via a time-based blind approach.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Geo Mashupwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 1.13.19 |
Patched Releases
Geo Mashup
1.13.19
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 4, 2026
Last updated
May 5, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/app-builder/tags/5.5.10/includes/Di/Service/Auth/UploadAvatar.php#L161
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/app-builder/tags/5.5.10/includes/Di/Service/Auth/UploadAvatar.php#L80
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/app-builder/tags/5.5.10/includes/Traits/Permission.php#L33
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/app-builder/tags/5.6.0/includes/Di/Service/Auth/UploadAvatar.php#L161
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-link-directory/tags/8.9.2/qc-op-directory-shortcodes.php#L88
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Geo Mashup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Time-Based SQL Injection via the 'sort' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.18.
Affected: Geo Mashup (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Geo Mashup 1.13.19.
Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
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