CVE-2026-16589
WP Directory Kit < 1.5.5 - Subscriber+ SQL Injection via data_fields_list Parameter
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 8, 2026, 7:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 8, 2026, 7:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-16589
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
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affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the WP Directory Kit plugin.
- Apply version 1.5.5 or a later release.
- Ensure authorization and nonce checks are enabled.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-16589.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6ee8c3b7-5ffe-4b9e-877a-ea3e1924e8d3/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-16589 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-16589
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Unknown', 'product': 'WP Directory Kit', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '1.5.5', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description 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. Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6ee8c3b7-5ffe-4b9e-877a-ea3e1924e8d3/