SQL Injection Vulnerability in WP Directory Kit Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-18653

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

Badges

👾 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.

CVE-2026-18653 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e064c261-bc7b-4605-8da7-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
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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