CVE-2026-18473
Critical
Description
The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.5 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by unauthenticated users.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.1
Exploit probability—
ProductWP Directory Kit
PublishedAug 9, 2026
First seenAug 9, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-89SQL injection
How to fix
Update
- WP Directory Kit1.5.5 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WP Directory Kit | 1.5.4 ≤ v < 1.5.5 | 1.5.5 |
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