CVE-2016-20063 (GCVE-0-2016-20063)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-06-09 11:48 – Updated: 2026-06-09 16:10 Unsupported When Assigned
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Single Personal Message 1.0.3 WordPress Plugin SQL Injection
Summary
Single Personal Message 1.0.3 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the message parameter. Attackers can access the admin interface and supply crafted SQL statements in the message parameter to extract sensitive database information including user credentials and site configuration data.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Assigner
References
5 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40870 | exploit |
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-personal-message/ | product |
| http://lenonleite.com.br/ | product |
| http://target/wp-admin/admin.php?page=simple-pers… | third-party-advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/single-perso… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Md. Shamim Shahnewaz | Single Personal Message |
Affected:
1.0.3
|
Date Public
2016-12-05 00:00
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