CVE-2026-18473: CWE-89 SQL Injection in WP Directory Kit
A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin version 1.5.4 and earlier. This occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement. The flaw can be exploited by unauthenticated users. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18473 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before version 1.5.5. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization and escaping of a parameter used in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code. This can lead to unauthorized database access or manipulation. The vulnerability is confirmed in version 1.5.4. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory indicating a fix or mitigation at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker who exploits this vulnerability could execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database of the affected WordPress site. This may result in unauthorized data disclosure, data modification, or other database impacts depending on the database permissions and configuration. Since exploitation does not require authentication, the risk is elevated.
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 the plugin or restricting access to vulnerable functionality. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
CVE-2026-18473: CWE-89 SQL Injection in WP Directory Kit
Description
A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin version 1.5.4 and earlier. This occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement. The flaw can be exploited by unauthenticated users. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18473 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before version 1.5.5. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization and escaping of a parameter used in a SQL query, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code. This can lead to unauthorized database access or manipulation. The vulnerability is confirmed in version 1.5.4. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory indicating a fix or mitigation at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker who exploits this vulnerability could execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database of the affected WordPress site. This may result in unauthorized data disclosure, data modification, or other database impacts depending on the database permissions and configuration. Since exploitation does not require authentication, the risk is elevated.
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 the plugin or restricting access to vulnerable functionality. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-31T09:32:35.285Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a781a2fbf8831d5391fff20
Added to database: 08/09/2026, 06:11:59 UTC
Last enriched: 08/09/2026, 06:32:17 UTC
Last updated: 08/09/2026, 06:32:17 UTC
Views: 4
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