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CVE-2026-16589— WP Directory Kit < 1.5.5 - Subscriber+ SQL Injection via data_fields_list Parameter

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Affected
Unknown WP Directory Kit
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.

WordPress WP Directory Kit是WordPress基金会开源的一款目录管理插件。 WordPress WP Directory Kit 1.5.5之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于未对参数进行清理和转义，在通过一个已认证的AJAX操作中使用该参数，且该操作缺少授权和随机数检查，可能导致任何已认证用户（如订阅者）执行SQL注入攻击。

AI Predicted 7.6 Difficulty: Easy EPSS 0.21% · P11

Affected Version Matrix 1

VendorProduct Version RangeStatus
Unknown WP Directory Kit < 1.5.5 affected
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-16589

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Vulnerability Title
WP Directory Kit < 1.5.5 - Subscriber+ SQL Injection via data_fields_list Parameter
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability 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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
WordPress WP Directory Kit 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
WordPress WP Directory Kit是WordPress基金会开源的一款目录管理插件。 WordPress WP Directory Kit 1.5.5之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于未对参数进行清理和转义，在通过一个已认证的AJAX操作中使用该参数，且该操作缺少授权和随机数检查，可能导致任何已认证用户（如订阅者）执行SQL注入攻击。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

Affected Products

Vendor Product Affected Versions CPE Subscribe
Unknown WP Directory Kit 0 ~ 1.5.5 -

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III. Intelligence Information for CVE-2026-16589

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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-16589 (1)

Same Patch Batch · Unknown · 2026-08-08 · 17 CVEs total

CVE-2026-16955 AI Engine < 3.6.6 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary File Read via Audio Transcription
CVE-2026-16953 AI Engine < 3.6.4 - Unauthenticated Cross-Session Chatbot File Deletion via Forgeable Sess
CVE-2026-16595 WP Directory Kit < 1.5.5 - Subscriber+ User and Unpublished Listing Disclosure
CVE-2026-16608 Download Monitor < 5.2.6 - Unauthenticated Download Log Injection
CVE-2026-16948 Solace Extra < 1.6.1 - Subscriber+ Multiple Missing Authorization via Site-Wide Nonce Expo
CVE-2026-16594 WP Directory Kit < 1.5.5 - Subscriber+ Plugin Settings and API Key Disclosure
CVE-2026-16590 WP Directory Kit < 1.5.5 - Subscriber+ Contact Message and User Data Disclosure
CVE-2026-16578 Admin Safety Guard < 1.4.0 - Unauthenticated User Data Disclosure via 2fa/app/users REST R
CVE-2026-16574 Dokan < 5.0.11 - Vendor+ Cross-Vendor Downloadable Product Access Grant via Order Download
CVE-2026-16562 WP Statistics < 14.16.10 - Subscriber+ Sensitive Data Disclosure via Metabox AJAX Handlers
CVE-2026-16535 Link Library < 7.9.4 - Reflected XSS via Thumbs-Rating likelabel
CVE-2026-16282 Appointment Hour Booking < 1.5.88 - Unauthenticated Booking Price Manipulation via tcost P
CVE-2026-16558 YMC Filter < 3.12.8 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Layout Builder Schema
CVE-2026-16269 Newsletters < 4.16 - Unauthenticated API Authentication Bypass via Type Juggling
CVE-2026-16559 YMC Filter < 3.12.9 - Author+ Stored XSS via SVG Icon Upload
CVE-2026-16267 Newsletters < 4.16 - Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection via Date Form Field

IV. Related Vulnerabilities

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Same vendor: Unknown

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