What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Web Directory Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the 'levels' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.13 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
Web Directory Free versions up to 1.7.13 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in database query handling. An attacker can craft malicious input to extract sensitive data from the site's database without authentication. The vulnerability requires only network access and does not require user interaction. Sites running affected versions should update immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data from the site's database, including user credentials and private information.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can steal user data, credentials, and other sensitive information stored in your database.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 28, 2026
CVE published
July 28, 2026
Record updated
