CVE-2026-18653
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CVE-2026-18653 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | WP Directory Kit | < 1.5.7 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
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