CVE-2026-42672 CRITICAL

CVE-2026-42672: WordPress WP Directory Kit plugin <= 1.5.1 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Vendor Wp Directory Kit
Product WP Directory Kit
Weakness CWE-89 · SQLi
Published June 1, 2026
Last update June 1, 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 1.5.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Directory Kit versions up to 1.5.1 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in database query handling. An attacker can craft malicious input to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially reading sensitive data from the database or disrupting site availability. No authentication is required to exploit this flaw.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Execute SQL commands to read or modify database contents without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can steal user data, passwords, or private content; disrupt site availability.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 1, 2026 CVE published
June 1, 2026 Record updated

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