CVE-2026-18653

HIGH CVSS 3.1: 7.2 EPSS 0.31%
Updated Aug 26, 2026
WordPress
Parameter Value
CVSS 7.2 (HIGH)
Affected Versions before 1.5.7
Type CWE-89 (SQL Injection), CWE-89 SQL Injection
Vendor WordPress
Public PoC No

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.

Attack Parameters

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

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products

unknown:wp directory kit