An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this weakness by injecting malicious SQL fragments into the 'booking[service_id]' parameter, which the plugin subsequently processes in its backend database queries. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to manipulate the existing SQL statement to perform unauthorized operations, such as extracting sensitive information from the underlying WordPress database. Given the nature of appointment booking plugins, targeted databases may contain PII, contact details, and scheduling information. Defenders should prioritize updating to a patched version once released by the vendor.

Impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-96662 results in unauthorized access to database contents. This impacts the confidentiality of the WordPress database, potentially exposing customer PII, administrator credentials, or configuration data. Affected sectors include any organization relying on the LatePoint plugin for scheduling, such as service-oriented small businesses, healthcare providers, or consultancies.

Recommendation

• Monitor web application logs for HTTP POST requests to the LatePoint booking endpoints containing SQL special characters or keywords in the 'booking[service_id]' parameter.
• Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to block requests with suspicious payloads in the 'booking[service_id]' parameter.
• Patch the Appointment Booking Plugin - LatePoint to the latest version once available to address the underlying input sanitization flaw.