SQL Injection Vulnerability in Dynamic User Directory by Sarah Giles
CVE-2026-42720

7.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Dynamic User Directory
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-42720?

The Dynamic User Directory plugin by Sarah Giles contains a vulnerability that allows for SQL Injection attacks due to improper handling of special elements within SQL commands. This issue can lead to unauthorized data access and manipulation, exposing sensitive information. Affected versions range from n/a to 2.4, highlighting the importance of keeping plugins updated to safeguard against such vulnerabilities.

Affected Version(s)

Dynamic User Directory 0 <= 2.4

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ananda Dhakal (Patchstack)
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