External risk intelligence

JoomSport Blind SQL Injection Vulnerability

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.3)

CVE-2026-42647

A critical SQL injection vulnerability in JoomSport allows attackers to access sensitive data by sending specially crafted network requests. This could impact the confidentiality and integrity of data managed by the software. Confirm if JoomSport is in use and assess potential exposure.

4Halo Surface Signal

SQL Injection

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2026-42647

JoomSport is a WordPress plugin used to manage sports leagues and results. Such plugins are typically deployed on public-facing websites to display content to visitors, making the application's endpoints, including those vulnerable to SQL injection, commonly accessible from the internet.

PCI scan relevance

PCI Relevance for CVE-2026-42647

Yes

CVE-2026-42647 — Halo PCI Relevance: Yes. Under typical PCI ASV external scan criteria, this issue may be flagged for scan prioritization.

This CVE is PCI scan-relevant due to an SQL injection vulnerability in JoomSport that could lead to an ASV scan failure.

Scan-prioritization guidance only—not a PCI DSS certification or ASV attestation.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

A critical SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the JoomSport software, which is used for managing sports league information. This flaw could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive data within affected systems. The main concern is to determine if this specific software is in use and, if so, to assess the potential exposure.

  • Allows unauthorized data access.
  • Impacts public-facing sports league websites.
  • Confirm relevance and assess exposure.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests over the network to the JoomSport component, as it lacks proper input validation for SQL commands. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or unintended data modification.

  • Accessible from the network.
  • Input crafted to perform SQL injection.
  • Potential for data compromise or modification.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

A SQL injection vulnerability in Beardev JoomSport could allow an unauthenticated attacker to perform blind SQL injection attacks, potentially impacting the integrity and confidentiality of data within the JoomSport application when supported by the advisory.

  • Affected JoomSport data.
  • Exploited via network requests.
  • Could lead to data exposure.

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

The application or platform team likely owns this SQL injection vulnerability within JoomSport, as it affects a WordPress plugin used for managing sports leagues. The first critical step is to identify all instances of JoomSport, determine their exposure and business criticality, and then assign ownership to the appropriate team for remediation planning.

  • Application owners should own the issue.
  • Verify JoomSport instances and exposure.
  • Plan remediation based on risk.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Beardev JoomSport plugin?

JoomSport is a WordPress plugin designed for managing sports leagues, player statistics, and match results. It is typically installed on websites to provide an interactive interface where site visitors can view schedules, standings, and tournament data. By integrating these features directly into a WordPress site, it allows organizations to automate the display of complex sports data without needing custom database development.

What does CVE-2026-42647 mean for my data?

This CVE refers to a vulnerability known as SQL Injection, specifically categorized as CWE-89. In plain terms, the software fails to properly sanitize user-provided input before using it in database commands. Because this is a 'Blind' SQL Injection, an attacker may not see the database output directly, but they can infer information by observing how the application responds to specifically crafted queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive database contents.

How is this SQL injection triggered?

The flaw is triggered when an attacker sends specially crafted network requests to the JoomSport plugin. It does not require the attacker to have an existing user account or administrative privileges to attempt the injection. Simply viewing or interacting with standard parts of the website that process input is not enough to trigger the bug; the input must be specifically formatted to manipulate the underlying SQL queries executed by the plugin.

Is my website at risk from this vulnerability?

According to Halo Surface Signal, this vulnerability is highly relevant because JoomSport is designed for public-facing websites. Since the plugin's endpoints are commonly accessible over the internet to display sports information to visitors, an attacker can reach the vulnerable component remotely. If your instance of JoomSport is reachable by anyone on the internet, it should be treated as potentially exposed to these unauthorized network requests.

What should I do if I run JoomSport?

The immediate priority is to conduct an inventory to identify every instance of JoomSport running within your environment. Once identified, evaluate the business criticality and network exposure of these instances to determine the urgency of your response. Coordinate with your application owners to track the software version and prepare for necessary updates or configuration changes to secure the plugin against unauthorized data access.

References

Sources and related resources

Primary sources: NVD, CVE.org.

NVDPublished Modified