CVE-2026-28001Network attack vectorHinoki check available

Unauthenticated database disclosure via SQL injection

Published Aug 13, 2026 · Updated Aug 13, 2026

SQL injection in WP Directory Kit 1.5.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to read database data through unauthenticated requests. The CNA and its sole referenced advisory do not disclose the affected endpoint, parameter, or unsafe database-query operation. Any network-reachable WordPress site running an affected release is exposed without authentication; the published impact is database disclosure and service interruption.

CVSS severity9.3
Critical
EPSS probability0.28%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in WP Directory Kit 1.5.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to read database data through unauthenticated requests. The CNA and its sole referenced advisory do not disclose the affected endpoint, parameter, or unsafe database-query operation. Any network-reachable WordPress site running an affected release is exposed without authentication; the published impact is database disclosure and service interruption.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-28001
Published
Aug 13, 2026
Updated
Aug 13, 2026
Vendor
WP Directory Kit
Product
WP Directory Kit
Classifications
CWE-89, CAPEC-7, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 13, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 13, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=n/a <=1.5.4 changes=[{"at":"1.5.5","status":"unaffected"}]

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

WP Directory Kit · WP Directory Kitversion=n/a <=1.5.4 changes=[{"at":"1.5.5","status":"unaffected"}]

Published CVSS scores

9.3PatchstackCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
CAPEC-7Blind SQL Injection
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

Public exploit references

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