What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'columns_search' parameter of the select_2_ajax() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Directory Kit versions 1.4.3 and earlier contain a SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data from the site's database. The vulnerability exists in how the plugin processes user input without proper sanitization. No authentication or user interaction is required to exploit this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data from the site's database, including user information and configuration details.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can extract usernames, email addresses, password hashes, and other sensitive database records without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 21, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
