CVE-2026-18474

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10

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CVE-2026-18474 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by unauthenticated users when a non-default search field type is configured..

Description

The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by unauthenticated users when a non-default search field type is configured.

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CVSS 3.1
8.6/10

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

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
UnknownWP Directory Kit< 1.5.6

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-18474?
The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by unauthenticated users when a non-default search field type is configured.
How severe is CVE-2026-18474?
CVE-2026-18474 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-18474?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST