CVE-2026-16593
Received Received - Intake

SQL Injection in WP Directory Kit WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-15

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin through 1.5.7 does not sanitize and escape some widget settings before using them in a SQL statement, allowing authenticated users with access to the page builder (Editor and above) to perform SQL injection attacks that execute when the affected page is rendered.

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Published
2026-09-15
Last Modified
2026-09-15
Generated
2026-10-05
AI Q&A
2026-09-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-04
NVD
CVE-2026-16593
EUVD
EUVD-2026-78280

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wp_directory_kit wp_directory_kit to 1.5.7 (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 flaw in the WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin versions 1.5.7 and below. It occurs in the Elementor Category and Location Widget Settings, where unsanitized input is used directly in SQL queries. Authenticated users with Editor or higher privileges can exploit this to inject malicious SQL code.

Detection Guidance

Check if the WP Directory Kit plugin version 1.5.7 or below is installed. Log in as an Editor or higher user and inspect widget settings for unsanitized SQL inputs. Monitor database queries for unexpected patterns or errors.

Impact Analysis

If you are an administrator or user with Editor privileges on a WordPress site using the affected plugin, an attacker with similar access could manipulate your database. This may lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. Regular users without Editor access cannot exploit this vulnerability.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or modification of sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR or HIPAA. Organizations using this plugin must address it promptly to avoid potential legal and regulatory penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the WP Directory Kit plugin to the latest version immediately. Remove or disable the plugin if an update is unavailable. Restrict Editor and higher user roles to minimize exposure.

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