CVE-2026-39531 CRITICAL

CVE-2026-39531: WordPress WP Directory Kit plugin <= 1.5.0 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Vendor Wp Directory Kit
Product WP Directory Kit
Weakness CWE-89 · SQLi
Published May 21, 2026
Last update May 21, 2026

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

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Wp Directory Kit WP Directory Kit allows Blind SQL Injection. This issue affects WP Directory Kit: from n/a through 1.5.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Directory Kit versions up to 1.5.0 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 requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely by anyone with network access.

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 your database contents without logging in, exposing user data and potentially compromising site security.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 21, 2026 CVE published
May 21, 2026 Record updated

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