WP Inventory Manager <= 2.4.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection
The WP Inventory Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection in versions up to, and including, 2.4.0 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 contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
Quick answer
WP Inventory Manager 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
- *-2.4.0
Fixed versions
- Apply the latest vendor-supported patched version.
How to fix it
WP Inventory Manager is affected by CVE-2026-57772, a SQL injection and possible sensitive data exposure issue in versions *-2.4.0. Prioritize exposed production sites and users with elevated permissions first. The recommended remediation is to update to the latest vendor-supported patched release when available, or disable/restrict the affected component until the advisory lists a fix. If immediate patching is not possible, reduce exposure, restrict access to the vulnerable workflow, and monitor logs until the vendor-supported fix is in place.
- Inventory every WordPress site that uses WP Inventory Manager, including production, staging, multisite, customer, and managed environments.
- Confirm the installed plugin or theme version and compare it with versions *-2.4.0 from the linked advisory.
- Apply the remediation: update to the latest vendor-supported patched release when available, or disable/restrict the affected component until the advisory lists a fix.
- If the update cannot be applied immediately, disable WP Inventory Manager, remove unused roles that can reach the vulnerable feature, and restrict the affected admin, REST, shortcode, upload, booking, ecommerce, review, or content workflow.
- Review application, web server, security plugin, WAF, authentication, and administrator activity logs for attempts related to CVE-2026-57772.
- Rotate administrator sessions, API keys, webhook secrets, database credentials, and integration tokens if logs or file/content review suggest compromise.
- Clear application, object, page, CDN, and browser caches after remediation so vulnerable assets, stored payloads, or stale responses are not served.
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Verify the fix
- Confirm WP Inventory Manager is no longer running versions *-2.4.0 and record the patched or mitigated version in the remediation ticket.
- Verify unauthenticated, subscriber, contributor, author, editor, shop manager, booking, vendor, or custom-role users can no longer trigger the affected action.
- Review logs before and after the fix for exploitation attempts, unexpected content changes, suspicious admin actions, or database/file access.
- Rerun a Fixnx scan and any relevant plugin, WAF, or manual regression checks to confirm public exposure is reduced.
- Document the advisory link, affected assets, remediation action, verification evidence, and any cleanup or credential rotation performed.
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FAQ
What is affected by CVE-2026-57772?
WP Inventory Manager versions listed as affected should be reviewed: *-2.4.0.
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.
How are Fixnx security risk categories chosen?
Fixnx keeps one canonical risk page and assigns only broad, relevant categories such as ecosystem, technology area, or vulnerability class.