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

Q: What is CVE-2026-28001?

CVE-2026-28001 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in WPDirectoryKit WP Directory Kit, published on 13 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2026-28001 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28001 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-28001?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-28001 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Critical 9.3 Published 13 Aug 2026 Updated 13 Aug 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the WP Directory Kit plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-28001?

CVE-2026-28001 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in WPDirectoryKit WP Directory Kit, published on 13 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28001?

How do I fix CVE-2026-28001?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-28001 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2026-28001 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28001 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qgc9-3hm8-36pf.