CVE-2026-8685 — SQL Injection
CVE-2026-8685 — The Infility Global plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'orderby' and 'order' parameters in all versions up to, and including, 2.15.16. This is due to insufficient escaping on user supplied parameters and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL quer
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-89, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-8685 updates and patches.
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🛡️ Detection Rules
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CVE-2026-8685 - Infility Global Plugin SQL Injection via orderby/order parameters
title: CVE-2026-8685 - Infility Global Plugin SQL Injection via orderby/order parameters
id: scw-2026-05-20-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
Detects SQL Injection attempts targeting the Infility Global plugin in WordPress by looking for the specific 'orderby' and 'order' parameters within the WordPress admin URL. This is the primary vector for CVE-2026-8685, allowing authenticated users to extract sensitive data.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-20
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-8685/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'orderby='; 'order='
cs-uri|contains:
- '/wp-admin/admin.php'
condition: cs-uri-query AND cs-uri
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-8685 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-8685 |
| CWE-89 | weakness | CWE-89 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 20, 2026 at 05:16 UTC |
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