SQL Injection Vulnerability in WP Directory Kit Plugin Affects WordPress Users
CVE-2026-16589
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 8 August 2026
Badges
👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-16589?
The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress suffers from a security flaw that allows SQL injection attacks due to inadequate sanitization and escaping of parameters in authenticated AJAX actions. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it lacks proper authorization and nonce checks. This oversight permits authenticated users, including those with low-level privileges like Subscribers, to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the database, potentially leading to data exposure or corruption.
Affected Version(s)
WP Directory Kit 0 < 1.5.5
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.