CVE-2026-18653 — HIGH (7.2)

Vulnerability Description

The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.7 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing administrators to perform SQL injection attacks. On a multisite installation this lets an administrator of a single site read data belonging to the entire network, which they are not otherwise able to reach.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e064c261-bc7b-4605-8da7-c7036fc396fc/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-18653?

CVE-2026-18653 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.7 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing administrators to perform SQL injection attacks. On a multisite...

How severe is CVE-2026-18653?

CVE-2026-18653 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-18653?

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