SQL Injection Vulnerability in WP Directory Kit Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-18653
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 16 August 2026
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-18653?
The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress, versions prior to 1.5.7, is vulnerable due to improper sanitization and escaping of parameters used in SQL statements. This flaw allows an administrator on a multisite installation to execute SQL injection attacks, potentially granting them unauthorized access to sensitive data across the entire network, which would typically be out of reach. This vulnerability underscores the importance of secure coding practices in plugin development to prevent such exploitation.
Affected Version(s)
WP Directory Kit 0 < 1.5.7
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.