Unauthenticated SQL Injection in Web Directory Free by Patchstack
CVE-2026-28142

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Web Directory Free
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-28142?

An unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in the Web Directory Free plugin for WordPress, specifically in versions up to 1.7.13. This security flaw can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data and compromising the integrity of the affected website. It is crucial for users of the plugin to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Web Directory Free <= 1.7.13

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/web-dire...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Taylsec | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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