Cyber Posture

CVE-2026-39531

Critical
Microsoft: not affectedMSmacOS: not affectedMacLinux: not affectedLnxMobile: not affectedMobNetwork: not affectedNetApplication: not affectedAppOther: affectedOth

Published: 21 May 2026

Published
21 May 2026
Modified
21 May 2026
KEV Added
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Patch
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CVSS Score 9.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
EPSS Score N/A
Risk Priority 19 60% EPSS · 20% KEV · 20% CVSS

Summary

CVE-2026-39531 is a critical-severity SQL Injection (CWE-89) vulnerability. Its CVSS base score is 9.3 (Critical).

Operationally, it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Threat & Defense Details

Likely Mitigating ControlsAI

Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.

CA-8 Penetration Testing
addresses: CWE-89

Penetration testing uses SQL injection payloads against database interfaces, identifying and supporting fixes for SQL injection weaknesses.

SI-10 Information Input Validation
addresses: CWE-89

Validates query inputs to prevent SQL syntax or command manipulation.

NVD Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Wp Directory Kit WP Directory Kit allows Blind SQL Injection. This issue affects WP Directory Kit: from n/a through 1.5.0.

Deeper analysisAI

Automated synthesis unavailable for this CVE.

Details

CWE(s)
CWE-89
OWASP Top 10 Web 2025
A05:2025

EU & UK References

Regulatory context (EU CRA / NIS2 / DORA / UK NIS Regulations)

EU Cyber Resilience Act — coordinated disclosure

Critical and high-severity vulnerabilities in products with digital elements may trigger coordinated-disclosure obligations under the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA, Regulation 2024/2847). Manufacturers placing products on the EU market must notify ENISA and the relevant CSIRTs without undue delay once active exploitation is known.

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