CVE-2026-16593

WP Directory Kit <= 1.5.7 - Editor+ SQL Injection via Elementor Category and Location Widget Settings

The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin through 1.5.7 does not sanitize and escape some widget settings before using them in a SQL statement, allowing authenticated users with access to the page builder (Editor and above) to perform SQL injection attacks that execute when the affected page is rendered.

Affected

WP Directory Kit

CVSS v3.1 CNA

6.8 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS

0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 12th percentile

Published

2026-09-15

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/87379d9b-7d20-40c3-ab33-c3698bb59a51/

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry