CVE-2026-28001 CRITICAL

CVE-2026-28001: WordPress WP Directory Kit plugin <= 1.5.4 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Vendor Wpdirectorykit
Product WP Directory Kit
Weakness CWE-89 · SQLi
Published August 13, 2026
Last update August 13, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauthenticated SQL Injection in WP Directory Kit <= 1.5.4 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Directory Kit versions up to 1.5.4 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in an unauthenticated network-accessible function. An attacker can craft malicious input to extract sensitive data from the site's database, including user credentials and configuration details. The vulnerability also allows limited disruption of database availability. Scope is changed, meaning the impact may extend beyond the vulnerable component.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Extract sensitive data from the site database, including user information and site configuration.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can read user passwords, email addresses, and other database contents without logging in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 13, 2026 CVE published
August 13, 2026 Record updated