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.
Published: 2026-08-08
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EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
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History

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:45:00 +0000

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Weaknesses CWE-89

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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.
Title WP Directory Kit < 1.5.5 - Subscriber+ SQL Injection via data_fields_list Parameter
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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: WPScan

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-08T06:00:12.142Z

Reserved: 2026-07-22T13:47:30.930Z

Link: CVE-2026-16589

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Updated: 2026-08-08T07:30:17Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-89

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')