SQL Injection Vulnerability in WP Directory Kit Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-18230
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 12 August 2026
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👾 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.