Vulnerability · Published Aug 12, 2026 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2026-18474WP Directory Kit < 1.5.6 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection via search_location and search_category
High 8.6
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 39% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.6High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 61.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by unauthenticated users when a non-default search field type is configured.
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:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cadb99e3-bb6a-4d44-8ef0-eff524d31b29/ exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description