Security Alert Summary
A Blind SQL Injection vulnerability has been identified in DevItems HashBar – WordPress Notification Bar (CVE-2026-94117). The issue affects versions up to 2.0.3 and could allow an attacker with sufficient privileges to execute crafted SQL queries that may expose confidential data.
CVE Details
- CVE ID:
CVE-2026-94117 - Affected component: DevItems HashBar – WordPress Notification Bar
- Affected versions: from n/a through 2.0.3 (versions at 2.0.4 are listed as unaffected)
- Published: September 22, 2026 at 10:17:10 AM UTC
- Last modified: September 22, 2026 at 11:17:27 AM UTC
- CVSS v3.1: Base score 7.6 – HIGH; Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
- Authentication / privileges / user interaction: Privileges Required: HIGH; User Interaction: NONE
- Primary impact: Confidentiality: HIGH; Integrity: NONE; Availability: LOW
- CWE / weakness: CWE-89 (SQL Injection)
Technical Details
The vulnerability is an SQL Injection (specifically Blind SQL Injection) resulting from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands in the HashBar – WordPress Notification Bar plugin. An attacker who can supply input that reaches vulnerable SQL queries may be able to force the database to reveal information even when direct query results are not returned (blind techniques).
The provided data does not name specific functions or REST endpoints. The advisory notes that versions through 2.0.3 are affected and that a change at 2.0.4 is recorded as unaffected in the data set. The CVSS vector indicates the attack is exploitable over the network but requires high privileges on the target system, and no user interaction is required.
Impact is limited to exposure of confidential data according to the CVSS confidentiality impact; the integrity impact is listed as none, and availability impact is low. Avoid making assumptions about additional vulnerability details beyond the information provided in the advisory.
How This Could Impact Your Website
Consider a site where the owner, an internal content editor, and an external contractor all have WordPress accounts. Because this issue requires high privileges to exploit, a user account with elevated rights could be the vector for attackers to perform blind SQL injection attacks that aim to extract sensitive data from the database.
Practical consequences include exposure of internal user email addresses and other confidential records stored in the database. That information could increase the risk of targeted phishing or social engineering against staff and contractors. If youre unsure whether your site is affected or how to assess your current user roles and plugins, it may be worth having a professional review.
Recommended Actions
- Update the affected plugin as soon as a patched version is available.
- Review and reduce unnecessary user roles, especially accounts with contributor or higher privileges.
- Enforce strong passwords and two-factor authentication for editors and administrators.
- Remove unused or unmaintained plugins.
- Monitor site activity and logs for unusual behavior, such as unexpected queries or privilege changes.
If youd like help reviewing your plugins, user roles, or overall WordPress security posture, our team is happy to help.
