SQL Injection in Wp Directory Kit
CVE-2026-16589
The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.5 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement through one of its authenticated AJAX actions, which lacks authorization and nonce checks, allowing any authenticated user such as a Subscriber to perform SQL injection attacks.
Vulnerability class: SQL Injection
EPSS: 0.002 (11.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.7 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Unknown Wp Directory Kit — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- contact@wpscan.com (technical-description, exploit, vdb-entry)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-16589?
- CVE-2026-16589 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wp Directory Kit, classified under SQL Injection. CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2026-08-08.
- How severe is CVE-2026-16589?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.