nickboss WordPress File Upload Sql Injection Flaw (CVE-2026-62071) Rated CVSS 9.3
A newly published critical vulnerability in nickboss WordPress File Upload carries a CVSS score of 9.3. Here is what is affected and how to respond.
Key points
- CVE-2026-62071 affects nickboss WordPress File Upload.
- CVSS 9.3 (Critical).
- No exploitation confirmed yet.
A critical SQL injection tracked as CVE-2026-62071 has been published in the National Vulnerability Database for nickboss WordPress File Upload, with a CVSS base score of 9.3.
At a glance
- CVE
- CVE-2026-62071
- Product
- nickboss WordPress File Upload
- CVSS
- 9.3 Critical
- Weakness
- SQL injection
- Exploited
- No known exploitation
What is the vulnerability?
The NVD entry states: Unauthenticated SQL Injection in WordPress File Upload <= 5.1.10 versions.
Affected versions
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nickboss | WordPress File Upload | up to 5.1.10 |
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L.
Is it being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication. It does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. We will update this report if that changes.
What should you do?
- Identify whether the affected product and versions run in your environment.
- Apply the vendor update listed in the advisory as soon as it is available.
- Limit network exposure of the affected service until it is patched.
- Monitor the vendor advisory for updated guidance or exploitation reports.
What to do and how to stay safe: CVE-2026-62071
- Patch scores alone ignore context like network exposure and asset criticality.
- You must map vulnerabilities to specific business risks to prioritize correctly.
- Continuous exposure data replaces static scanning for accurate prioritization.
Prioritize vulnerabilities by actual exploitability and business impact, not by theoretical severity scores. Update your asset context and exposure data continuously to maintain accurate risk rankings.
Step-by-step guide: Risk Based Vulnerability Management: Prioritize Fixes by Actual Threat
General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-62071?
CVE-2026-62071 is a SQL injection vulnerability in nickboss WordPress File Upload.
How severe is CVE-2026-62071?
It has a CVSS score of 9.3 Critical.
Is CVE-2026-62071 being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication.
