CVE-2026-15018: Database Collation Fix <= 1.2.10 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection via 'force-collation-algorithm' Parameter

Published Aug 1, 2026
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Updated

The Database Collation Fix plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the 'force-collation-algorithm' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.10 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. Exploitation requires a trigger.txt file to be present in the plugin's directory (/wp-content/plugins/database-collation-fix/trigger.txt), a condition created by DesktopServer integration events such as site creation, copy, import, move, export, or deploy.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress Database Collation Fix plugin<=1.2.10

Event History

Aug 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-15018?

The severity of CVE-2026-15018 is medium with a score of 5.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-15018?

To fix CVE-2026-15018, update the Database Collation Fix plugin to version 1.2.11 or later.

3

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2026-15018?

Exploiting CVE-2026-15018 can lead to time-based SQL Injection, potentially compromising the database.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-15018?

CVE-2026-15018 affects all versions of the Database Collation Fix plugin for WordPress up to and including 1.2.10.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-15018?

CVE-2026-15018 is an unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability due to inadequate escaping of user input.

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