CVE-2026-16589

WP Directory Kit < 1.5.5 - Subscriber+ SQL Injection via data_fields_list Parameter

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

WP Directory Kit

CVSS v3.1 CNA

7.7 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS

0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 29th percentile

Published

2026-08-08

Updated

2026-08-11

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6ee8c3b7-5ffe-4b9e-877a-ea3e1924e8d3/

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry