CVE-2026-18230— WP Directory Kit < 1.5.6 - Subscriber+ SQL Injection via section Parameter
Quick assessment
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基金会开源的一款网站目录管理插件。 WordPress WP Directory Kit 1.5.6之前版本存在SQL注入漏洞，该漏洞源于未对参数进行清理和转义，且经过身份验证的AJAX操作缺少授权检查，可能导致任何认证用户（如订阅者）执行SQL注入攻击。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 2 AI
T1068 · Exploitation for Privilege Escalation T1190 · Exploit Public-Facing ApplicationAffected Version Matrix 1
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | WP Directory Kit | < 1.5.6 |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-18230
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
WP Directory Kit < 1.5.6 - Subscriber+ SQL Injection via section Parameter
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
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 through one of its authenticated AJAX actions, which lacks an authorization check, 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 SQL注入漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
WordPress WP Directory Kit是WordPress基金会开源的一款网站目录管理插件。 WordPress WP Directory Kit 1.5.6之前版本存在SQL注入漏洞，该漏洞源于未对参数进行清理和转义，且经过身份验证的AJAX操作缺少授权检查，可能导致任何认证用户（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 ~ 1.5.6 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-18230 (1)
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🔗 WP Directory Kit < 1.5.6 – Subscriber+ SQL Injection via section Parameter | CVE 2026-18230 | Plugin Vulnerabilities Read full article exploit vdb-entry technical-description
Same Patch Batch · Unknown · 2026-08-12 · 44 CVEs total
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| CVE-2026-18789 | Ezoic < 2.23.1 - Unauthenticated Database Export via Content Export REST Routes | |
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| CVE-2026-18943 | WPC Admin Columns < 2.3.4 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary User/Post/Term Meta Disclosure | |
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