CVE-2026-16593

The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin through 1.5.7 does not sanitize and escape some widget settings before using them in a SQL statement, allowing authenticated users with access to the page builder (Editor and above) to perform SQL injection attacks that execute when the affected page is rendered.

  • Published Sep 15, 2026
  • CVSS 6.8 medium
  • 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)

Affected software

CVE-2026-16593 at the National Vulnerability Database