Vulnerability Description
The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'columns_search' parameter of the select_2_ajax() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpdirectorykit/tags/1.4.3/application
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpdirectorykit/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0cad8c48-5c96-484c-acd
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-13138?
CVE-2025-13138 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'columns_search' parameter of the select_2_ajax() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.3 due to insuffici...
How severe is CVE-2025-13138?
CVE-2025-13138 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-13138?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.