CVE-2026-14785
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SQL Injection in WordPress Web Directory Free Plugin

Publication date: 2026-07-28

Last updated on: 2026-07-28

Assigner: Wordfence

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.

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Published
2026-07-28
Last Modified
2026-07-28
Generated
2026-07-28
AI Q&A
2026-07-28
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-14785
EUVD
EUVD-2026-49737

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wordfence web_directory_free to 1.7.13 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-89 The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a SQL Injection in the Web Directory Free WordPress plugin. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL queries through the 'levels' parameter due to insufficient input sanitization and lack of proper SQL query preparation. This can lead to unauthorized extraction of sensitive database information.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, inspect WordPress sites using the Web Directory Free plugin version 1.7.13 or lower. Check for unusual SQL queries or database access patterns. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

If you use the affected Web Directory Free plugin versions, attackers could exploit this to steal sensitive data from your WordPress database, such as user credentials, personal information, or other confidential data stored in the site.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for protecting personal and health data. Organizations may face legal penalties, fines, and reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Web Directory Free plugin to the latest version. If an update is unavailable, consider disabling or removing the plugin until a patch is released. Monitor database activity for suspicious queries.

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