SQL Injection Vulnerability in WP Directory Kit Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-18473

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

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

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-18473?

An SQL injection vulnerability exists in the WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress, versions prior to 1.5.5. This issue arises due to inadequate sanitization and escaping of user-supplied parameters before they are incorporated into SQL statements. As a result, unauthenticated attackers may exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data and system compromise.

Affected Version(s)

WP Directory Kit 1.5.4 < 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.

CVE-2026-18473 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a5596bc1-5ae9-4141-b027-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Sai Praneeth Koti
WPScan
.