Answer in brief
CVE-2026-16589 records a High severity (CVSS 7.7) vulnerability in WP Directory Kit < 1.5.5 - Subscriber+ SQL Injection via data_fields_list Parameter. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Unknown/WP Directory Kit (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
Analysis pending evidence review
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CVSS is 7.7. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.
Analysis status
Analysis pending evidence review
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The current feed maps Unknown/WP Directory Kit (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown/WP Directory Kitgeneric | >=0 <1.5.5 | 1.5.5 |
Published upstream
Aug 8, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordSource modified
Aug 26, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordFirst seen by HOL
Aug 8, 2026
The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.5 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement through one of its authenticated AJAX actions, which lacks authorization and nonce checks, allowing any authenticated user such as a Subscriber to perform SQL injection attacks.
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