CVE-2026-18653
Received Received - Intake

SQL Injection in WP Directory Kit WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-16

Last updated on: 2026-08-16

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.7 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing administrators to perform SQL injection attacks. On a multisite installation this lets an administrator of a single site read data belonging to the entire network, which they are not otherwise able to reach.

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Published
2026-08-16
Last Modified
2026-08-16
Generated
2026-08-16
AI Q&A
2026-08-16
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-18653
EUVD
EUVD-2026-59912

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wp_directory_kit wordpress_plugin to 1.5.7 (exc)
wp_directory_kit wp_directory_kit to 1.5.7 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before version 1.5.7 has a vulnerability where the 'section' parameter is not properly sanitized or escaped before being used in SQL statements. This allows administrators to perform SQL injection attacks. On multisite installations, this can let a single site administrator access data from the entire network.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if your WordPress site uses the WP Directory Kit plugin version prior to 1.5.7. You can do this by inspecting the plugin files or using WordPress admin panel to view the plugin version. No specific commands are provided in the context for detection.

Impact Analysis

If you use the WP Directory Kit plugin on a WordPress multisite installation, an administrator of one site could exploit this to read data from other sites in the network. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access, potentially violating GDPR or HIPAA compliance by exposing sensitive user or patient data. Organizations must address this to maintain regulatory compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the WP Directory Kit plugin to version 1.5.7 or later. This can be done through the WordPress admin panel or by manually replacing the plugin files. Ensure you have backups before updating.

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