WP ERP WordPress Plugin SQL Injection Vulnerability
The ERP: Complete HR, Accounting & CRM Suite with Recruitment and WooCommerce CRM Support plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the 'orderby' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.17.5 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 custom-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 requires the erp_list_employee capability, which is granted to HR Manager-level users and above within the WP ERP plugin.
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WP ERP ERP: Complete HR, Accounting & CRM Suite with Recruitment and WooCommerce CRM Support should be reviewed and updated if it matches the affected versions. The recommended fix is to apply the vendor-supported patched version or the mitigation steps below, then retest the public website with Fixnx.
Who is affected
Affected versions
- WP ERP up to and including 1.17.5
Fixed versions
- Apply the latest vendor-supported patched version.
How to fix it
WP ERP is affected by CVE-2026-13011. Vulnerable versions up to 1.17.5 allow SQL injection: users with ERP HR Manager-level capability can inject SQL through the orderby parameter. Patch quickly, review database access logs, and reduce access to the affected admin functions.
- Inventory WordPress sites using WP ERP.
- Update WP ERP beyond 1.17.5 when a vendor-fixed release is available.
- Restrict the affected plugin admin functions to trusted administrators until patched.
- Back up the WordPress database before applying remediation.
- Review web and database logs for SQL metacharacters, time-delay probes, and suspicious query errors.
- Rotate database credentials if unauthorized data extraction is suspected.
- Clear object and page caches after the plugin is updated.
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Verify the fix
- Confirm WP ERP is no longer running version 1.17.5 or older.
- Run safe SQL injection regression tests in staging and confirm payloads are parameterized or rejected.
- Confirm database errors are not exposed in HTTP responses.
- Review logs after patching for blocked SQLi attempts.
- Run a Fixnx scan and verify public WordPress exposure after remediation.
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FAQ
What is affected by CVE-2026-13011?
WP ERP ERP: Complete HR, Accounting & CRM Suite with Recruitment and WooCommerce CRM Support versions listed as affected should be reviewed: WP ERP up to and including 1.17.5.
What should I fix first?
Start with internet-facing sites, admin panels, login flows, plugins, themes, modules, packages, and systems that process user-controlled input or sensitive data.
How do I confirm the fix worked?
Apply the patched version or mitigation, clear caches where relevant, retest the affected workflow, and run a new Fixnx scan to verify public website exposure signals.
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