CVE-2026-18474
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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.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | WP Directory Kit | < 1.5.6 |
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Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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