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WP Post Author vulnerabilities
WP Post Author has 3 known vulnerabilities in this database. The most recent published record is dated 7 Oct 2026.
- Known vulnerabilities
- 3
- Active installs
- 10,000+
- Latest version
- 3.10.1
- Last updated
- 27 Aug 2026
- Most recent
- 7 Oct 2026
No fixed version has been published yet, so consider disabling, removing or replacing the plugin until a safe release is available.
Find it in your WordPress dashboard under Plugins. Severity is based on the CVSS score published with the CVE where one is available.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Affected | Fix | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQL injection CVE-2026-42708 | High 7.6 | Up to 4.0.0 | No fixed version yet | 11 h ago |
| SQL injection CVE-2026-11977 | Medium 6.5 | Up to 3.9.1 | Fixed in a later version (latest 3.10.1) | 5 Aug 2026 |
| SQL injection CVE-2024-8757 | High 7.2 | Up to 3.8.1 | Fixed in a later version (latest 3.10.1) | 12 Oct 2024 |
Read the published descriptions
- CVE-2026-42708, 7 Oct 2026
- Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in AF themes WP Post Author wp-post-author allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a through 4.0.0. CVE record
- CVE-2026-11977, 5 Aug 2026
- The WP Post Author - Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors & Custom Avatars plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the 'wpma_metabox_authors_list' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.1 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. Exploitation is a two-step chain: an attacker first saves a crafted guest-author token via the wpma_metabox_authors_list parameter during post creation or editing, then triggers the injection when any admin user loads the post list screen at /wp-admin/edit.php, causing the injected SQL result to be rendered in the Authors column. CVE record
- CVE-2024-8757, 12 Oct 2024
- The WP Post Author - Boost Your Blog's Engagement with Author Box, Social Links, Co-Authors, Guest Authors, Post Rating System, and Custom User Registration Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the linked_user_id parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.1 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. CVE record
What to do if you run WP Post Author
If you run WP Post Author, open WordPress and check the installed version in Plugins. Compare it with the affected versions in the vulnerability record. If a fixed version is available, take a current backup and update to that version or the latest supported release.
If no fixed version exists, consider disabling and removing the plugin or replacing it with a maintained alternative. After dealing with the affected software, check administrator users, unexpected file changes, redirects, unfamiliar pages and security logs for signs that the site may already have been altered.
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