Vulnerability · Published Aug 12, 2026 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2026-18230WP Directory Kit < 1.5.6 - Subscriber+ SQL Injection via section Parameter
High 8.1
In plain English
A high-severity SQL injection in WP Directory Kit from Unknown. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 33% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.1High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 67.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement through one of its authenticated AJAX actions, which lacks an authorization check, 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 1.5.6 |
Weakness: CWE-89 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/15789d28-053d-427b-94f3-c43125e4fea6/ exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description