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.
Published: 2026-10-07
Score: 7.6 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: SQL Injection
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command in the Dynamic User Directory plugin allows a blind SQL injection attack. An attacker can send crafted input to the plugin’s endpoints, causing the server to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the backend database. This may lead to exposure of sensitive data and alteration of database contents, but the CVE description does not claim privilege escalation or remote code execution.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability exists in Sarah Giles’ Dynamic User Directory plugin versions 2.4 and earlier. WordPress sites that have installed this plugin and allow public or authenticated users to interact with its interface are affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.6 indicates a high severity with common web-based attack vectors. EPSS data is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, suggesting no known widespread exploitation yet. The likely attack path requires sending malicious requests to the plugin endpoint that processes user-supplied data; a blind injection limits immediate impact but still allows data extraction if the adversary can infer results from response timing or other side channels.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 7, 2026 at 11:50 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Dynamic User Directory plugin to the latest version, removing support for versions 2.4 and earlier.
  • Disable the plugin on sites that cannot be updated immediately as a temporary containment measure.
  • Implement database‑level input sanitization or a web application firewall rule that blocks common SQL injection patterns for requests hitting the plugin’s endpoints.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 7, 2026 at 11:50 UTC.

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History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Sarah Giles
Sarah Giles dynamic User Directory
Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions dynamic User Directory
Vendors & Products Sarah Giles
Sarah Giles dynamic User Directory
Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions dynamic User Directory

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
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.
Title WordPress Dynamic User Directory plugin <= 2.4 - SQL Injection vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-89
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L'}


Subscriptions

Sarah Giles Dynamic User Directory
Wordpress-extensions Dynamic User Directory
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-07T10:26:54.695Z

Reserved: 2026-04-29T09:05:20.866Z

Link: CVE-2026-42720

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-07T10:26:52.010Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-07T10:17:35.743

Modified: 2026-10-07T13:24:53.103

Link: CVE-2026-42720

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-09T08:16:23Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-89

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')