CVE-2026-16589

HIGH CVSS 3.1: 7.7 EPSS 0.21%
Updated Aug 11, 2026
Unknown
Parameter Value
CVSS 7.7 (HIGH)
Affected Versions before 1.5.5
Type CWE-89 SQL Injection, CWE-89 (SQL Injection)
Vendor Unknown
Public PoC No

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.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products

unknown:wp directory kit