SQL Injection in Wp Directory Kit

CVE-2026-16593

The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin through 1.5.7 does not sanitize and escape some widget settings before using them in a SQL statement, allowing authenticated users with access to the page builder (Editor and above) to perform SQL injection attacks that execute when the affected page is rendered.

Vulnerability class: SQL Injection

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

  • Unknown Wp Directory Kit

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16593?
CVE-2026-16593 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wp Directory Kit, classified under SQL Injection. CVSS score: 6.8/10. Published 2026-09-15.
How severe is CVE-2026-16593?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.8 out of 10.