Vulnerability · Published Aug 8, 2026 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2026-16589WP Directory Kit < 1.5.5 - Subscriber+ SQL Injection via data_fields_list Parameter
High 7.7
In plain English
A high-severity SQL injection in WP Directory Kit from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 31% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.7High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 69.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | WP Directory Kit | 0 – before 1.5.5 |
Weakness: CWE-89 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6ee8c3b7-5ffe-4b9e-877a-ea3e1924e8d3/ exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description