CVE-2026-42720 WordPress Dynamic User Directory plugin <= 2.4 - SQL Injection vulnerability
Attackers can perform blind SQL injection to read sensitive database information from the Dynamic User Directory WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-42720?
CVE-2026-42720 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Sarah Giles Dynamic User Directory, published on 7 Oct 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Sarah Giles Dynamic User Directory dynamic-user-directory allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Dynamic User Directory: from n/a through 2.4.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-42720?
How do I fix CVE-2026-42720?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-42720 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-2026-42720 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-42720 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p7cf-gqx9-fgwg.