Blind SQL Injection Vulnerability in WP Directory Kit Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-16588

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Directory Kit
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-16588?

The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a blind SQL injection vulnerability through the 'order_by' parameter, affecting all versions up to and including 1.5.4. This weakness arises from inadequate escaping of user-supplied parameters and insufficient preparation of SQL queries. Authenticated attackers with custom-level access can exploit this flaw to inject additional SQL queries, potentially allowing them to retrieve sensitive information stored in the database.

Affected Version(s)

WP Directory Kit 0 <= 1.5.4

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3626960

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

adhikara13
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