WP Directory Kit < 1.5.7 - Admin+ SQL Injection via section Parameter
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-18653 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | WPScan |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-08-16 06:16:51 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-08-16 06:16:51 UTC |
| 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. |
Risk And Classification
Problem Types: CWE-89 SQL Injection
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Unknown | WP Directory Kit | affected 1.5.7 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| wpscan.com/vulnerability/e064c261-bc7b-4605-8da7-c7036fc396fc | [email protected] | wpscan.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Erwan LR (WPScan) (en)
CNA: WPScan (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.