CVE-2026-16589

HighCVSS 7.7/10Last modified Aug 26, 2026

Description

The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.5 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement through one of its authenticated AJAX actions, which lacks authorization and nonce checks, allowing any authenticated user such as a Subscriber to perform SQL injection attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.7/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-89

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2026
Last modified: Aug 26, 2026
NVD status: Deferred

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