SQL Injection Vulnerability in WP Directory Kit Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-18230

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Directory Kit
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-18230?

The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin prior to version 1.5.6 fails to properly sanitize and escape input parameters in its SQL statements during authenticated AJAX actions. This lack of adequate authorization checks enables any authenticated user, including subscribers, to exploit this vulnerability through SQL injection attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or manipulation.

Affected Version(s)

WP Directory Kit 0 < 1.5.6

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.

CVE-2026-18230 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/15789d28-053d-427b-94f3-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Erwan LR (WPScan)
WPScan
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