CVE-2026-18653
High
Description
The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.7 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing administrators to perform SQL injection attacks. On a multisite installation this lets an administrator of a single site read data belonging to the entire network, which they are not otherwise able to reach.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductWP Directory Kit
PublishedAug 16, 2026
First seenAug 16, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-89SQL injection
How to fix
Update
- WP Directory Kit1.5.7 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WP Directory Kit | v < 1.5.7 | 1.5.7 |
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