CVE-2020-12104: The Import feature in the wp-advanced-search plugin 3.3.6 for WordPress is vulnerable to authenticated SQL injection via an uploaded .sql file. An attacker can use this to execute SQL commands without

high Affects wp-advanced-search (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

The Import feature in the wp-advanced-search plugin 3.3.6 for WordPress is vulnerable to authenticated SQL injection via an uploaded .sql file. An attacker can use this to execute SQL commands without

Package
wp-advanced-search (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<3.3.7
Fixed in
3.3.7
Severity
high  CVSS 8.8
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 2% (75.7th percentile)
Published
2020-05-05
Source
nvd

References

CWE-89
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