CVE-2026-14498: Query Wrangler <= 1.5.57 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Remote Code Execution via 'options' Parameter

Published Aug 16, 2026
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Updated

The Query Wrangler plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.57 via the 'options' parameter parameter. This is due to missing capability check and nonce verification on the wpajaxqwformajax handler, combined with unsanitized attacker-controlled options fully replacing saved query options and being passed directly to calluserfuncarray() guarded only by functionexists(). This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to execute code on the server. Exploitation requires only that at least one query row exists in the database, as the queryid is a small enumerable integer with no further access control.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress Query Wrangler<=1.5.57

Event History

Aug 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:24 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-14498?

CVE-2026-14498 has a high severity rating of 8.8.

2

How does CVE-2026-14498 exploit the Query Wrangler plugin?

CVE-2026-14498 exploits the Query Wrangler plugin due to a lack of capability checks and nonce verification in the wp_ajax_qw_form_ajax handler.

3

What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-14498?

CVE-2026-14498 poses a risk of remote code execution for authenticated users with subscriber level access.

4

How can I fix CVE-2026-14498?

To fix CVE-2026-14498, update the Query Wrangler plugin to version 1.5.58 or later.

5

What versions of Query Wrangler are affected by CVE-2026-14498?

CVE-2026-14498 affects all versions of the Query Wrangler plugin up to and including 1.5.57.

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