CVE-2026-16591 WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin - Stored XSS

WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin < 1.5.8 contains a stored cross-site scripting caused by unsanitized category and location fields in page attributes, letting users with listing-management role execute scripts for any visitor, exploit requires specific listing-management role without unfiltered_html capability.

CVSS base score 7.2 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.30% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Stored XSS
Impact
Stored XSS
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
26 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-79

Vendor fix

Update to version 1.5.8 or later.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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