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CVE-2026-27538: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in WPDirectoryKit WP Directory Kit

0
High
Published: 08/13/2026 (08/13/2026, 13:36:19 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: WPDirectoryKit
Product: WP Directory Kit

Description

Unauthenticated SQL Injection in WP Directory Kit <= 1.5.4 versions.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.5high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

Affected software

WPDirectoryKit

WP Directory Kit

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AILast updated: 08/13/2026, 15:15:08 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability, identified as CWE-89, is an unauthenticated SQL Injection flaw in WP Directory Kit versions <= 1.5.4. It arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.5, indicating high severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and a scope change with high confidentiality impact but no integrity impact and low availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official remediation or patch information is currently available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database due to the high confidentiality impact. The vulnerability does not affect data integrity but may cause limited availability impact. Since the attack requires no privileges or user interaction, it poses a significant risk if exploited.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider applying temporary mitigations such as restricting access to vulnerable endpoints or employing web application firewalls to detect and block SQL injection attempts.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-02-20T11:18:46.193Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a7dcd32bf8831d5394700fa

Added to database: 08/13/2026, 13:57:06 UTC

Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 15:15:08 UTC

Last updated: 09/25/2026, 13:47:44 UTC

Views: 22

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