Is CVE-2026-28562 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-28562 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-28562 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-28562 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-28562?

CVE-2026-28562 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-28562

CWE-89Published: February 28, 2026· Updated: Mar 5, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.6th

Official Description

wpForo 2.4.14 contains an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in Topics::get_topics() where the ORDER BY clause relies on ineffective esc_sql() sanitization on unquoted identifiers. Attackers exploit the wpfob parameter with CASE WHEN payloads to perform blind boolean extraction of credentials from the WordPress database.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-28562 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.