CVE-2025-13089: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in wpdirectorykit WP Directory Kit
The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'hide_fields' and the 'attr_search' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.7 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-13089 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress affecting all versions up to 1.4.7. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'hide_fields' and 'attr_search' parameters, allowing unauthenticated attackers to append malicious SQL code to existing queries. This is due to insufficient escaping of user-supplied input and lack of prepared statements in the plugin's SQL handling. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, potentially exposing sensitive database information. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or official fix has been documented as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL Injection attacks, enabling them to extract sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability directly but compromises confidentiality. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 reflects high severity due to network attack vector, no privileges required, and high impact on confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the WP Directory Kit plugin or restricting access to vulnerable parameters via web application firewalls or other filtering mechanisms. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2025-13089: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in wpdirectorykit WP Directory Kit
Description
The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'hide_fields' and the 'attr_search' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.7 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-13089 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress affecting all versions up to 1.4.7. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'hide_fields' and 'attr_search' parameters, allowing unauthenticated attackers to append malicious SQL code to existing queries. This is due to insufficient escaping of user-supplied input and lack of prepared statements in the plugin's SQL handling. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, potentially exposing sensitive database information. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or official fix has been documented as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL Injection attacks, enabling them to extract sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability directly but compromises confidentiality. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 reflects high severity due to network attack vector, no privileges required, and high impact on confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the WP Directory Kit plugin or restricting access to vulnerable parameters via web application firewalls or other filtering mechanisms. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-12T20:05:19.585Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 693ce0d37c4acd10e84d925b
Added to database: 12/13/2025, 3:43:15 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:28:25 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 9:11:54 PM
Views: 166
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