VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2026-16589

CVSS score7.7 HIGH
EPSS probability0.36%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-08-08
Last modified2026-08-26
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

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.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Primary references