CVE-2016-20063

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.

CVSS v3 7.1 HIGH

7.1^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
http://lenonleite.com.br/
http://target/wp-admin/admin.php?page=simple-personal-message-outbox&action=view&message=0%20UNION%20SELECT%201,2.3,name,5,slug,7,8,9,10,11,12%20FROM%20wp_terms%20WHERE%20term_id=1
https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-personal-message/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40870
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/single-personal-message-wordpress-plugin-sql-injection

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-06-09 13:16

Updated : 2026-07-21 07:10

NVD link : CVE-2016-20063

Mitre link : CVE-2016-20063

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-20063

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-89

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

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