WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities
CatFolders < 2.5.7 - Author+ SQLi via 'sortFile' Setting
Description
The plugin does not properly sanitize and escape a user-controlled sort setting before using it in a SQL query, allowing authenticated users with upload capability (Author and above) to perform SQL injection attacks.
Proof of Concept
Affects Plugins
Fixed in 2.5.7 References
CVE
Classification
Type
SQLI
OWASP top 10
CWE
CVSS
Miscellaneous
Original Researcher
Mahammad Mammadov
Submitter
Mahammad Mammadov
Verified
Yes
WPVDB ID
Timeline
Publicly Published
2026-11-03 (about 2 days ago)
Added
2026-11-03 (about 1 day ago)
Last Updated
2026-11-03 (about 1 day ago)
