7.7
High
CVE-2026-16589 The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.5 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL…
Description
The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.5 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement through one of its authenticated AJAX actions, which lacks authorization and nonce checks, allowing any authenticated user such as a Subscriber to perform SQL injection attacks.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WP Directory Kit 1.5 | earliest → < 1.5.5 | 1.5.5 |
Other CVEs of WP Directory Kit
The 13 CVEs of WP Directory Kit →
CVE-2026-16591
The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.8 does not sanitize and escape some of its category and location fields…
7.2
High
CVE-2026-16593
The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin through 1.5.7 does not sanitize and escape some widget settings before using…
6.8
Medium
CVE-2026-18232
The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin through 1.5.7 does not check the status or ownership of a listing before returning…
5.3
Medium
CVE-2026-16592
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2.7
Low