CVE-2026-14785: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in mihail-chepovskiy Web Directory Free
The Web Directory Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the 'levels' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.13 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-2026-14785 describes a SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the Web Directory Free WordPress plugin by mihail-chepovskiy. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'levels' parameter, which is insufficiently escaped and not properly prepared in SQL queries. This allows unauthenticated attackers to append malicious SQL code to existing queries, potentially exposing sensitive database information. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.7.13. There is no vendor advisory or patch currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector, but confidentiality is rated high. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin or applying custom mitigations such as input validation or web application firewall rules targeting the 'levels' parameter to block malicious input.
CVE-2026-14785: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in mihail-chepovskiy Web Directory Free
Description
The Web Directory Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the 'levels' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.13 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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
mihail-chepovskiy
Web Directory Free
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-14785 describes a SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the Web Directory Free WordPress plugin by mihail-chepovskiy. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'levels' parameter, which is insufficiently escaped and not properly prepared in SQL queries. This allows unauthenticated attackers to append malicious SQL code to existing queries, potentially exposing sensitive database information. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.7.13. There is no vendor advisory or patch currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector, but confidentiality is rated high. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin or applying custom mitigations such as input validation or web application firewall rules targeting the 'levels' parameter to block malicious input.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-05T15:07:35.899Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a6883039c2644c7f8720e4a
Added to database: 07/28/2026, 10:22:59 UTC
Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 17:55:12 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 20:01:28 UTC
Views: 90
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