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8.5

Like Button Rating plugin lets attackers run database commands

CVE-2026-78285 · published 2 months ago
Summary

The Like Button Rating plugin for WordPress can be tricked into executing harmful database commands when a subscriber‑level user interacts with it. An attacker could read or change information stored in your site’s database. Update the plugin to the newest version or remove it if you do not need it.

What to do
  • Update likebtn like button rating to version 2.6.62.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
likebtn like button rating <= 2.6.61
Fix: upgrade to 2.6.62
Original advisory text
WordPress Like Button Rating plugin <= 2.6.61 - SQL Injection vulnerability
Subscriber SQL Injection in Like Button Rating <= 2.6.61 versions.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
8.5 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-89SQL Injection
Timeline
Published27 Aug 2026
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen27 Aug 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-78285 · NVD
CVE-2026-78285 · MITRE
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