CVE-2026-3496
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the JetBooking WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries via the 'check_in_date' parameter. Attackers can extract sensitive information like user credentials, payment details, or other database contents. All WordPress sites using JetBooking plugin versions up to 4.0.3 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- JetBooking WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including admin credentials, sensitive user data, payment information, and potential site takeover via privilege escalation.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of user information, booking records, and potentially admin credentials leading to site compromise.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and WAF rules blocking SQL injection patterns.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection via HTTP parameters is well-understood and easily automated.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.0.4 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://crocoblock.com/changelog/?plugin=jet-booking
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find JetBooking plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 4.0.4+ from vendor site and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
WAF Rule Implementation
allImplement web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns in check_in_date parameter
Plugin Deactivation
linuxTemporarily disable JetBooking plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate jet-booking
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation for check_in_date parameter
- Deploy WAF with SQL injection protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → JetBooking version. If version is 4.0.3 or lower, site is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get jet-booking --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm JetBooking plugin version is 4.0.4 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple requests with SQL-like patterns in check_in_date parameter
- Error logs showing SQL syntax errors
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL keywords (UNION, SELECT, etc.) in check_in_date parameter
- Unusual database connection patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (check_in_date="*UNION*" OR check_in_date="*SELECT*" OR check_in_date="*FROM*" OR check_in_date="*WHERE*")