CVE-2026-18474 — HIGH (8.6)

Vulnerability Description

The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by unauthenticated users when a non-default search field type is configured.

CVSS Score

8.6

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cadb99e3-bb6a-4d44-8ef0-eff524d31b29/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-18474?

CVE-2026-18474 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by unauthenticated users when a n...

How severe is CVE-2026-18474?

CVE-2026-18474 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-18474?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.