What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.14 via the 'ajax_listing_submit_image_upload' function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to add arbitrary images to listings.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Business Directory Plugin for WordPress versions 6.4.14 and earlier contains an authorization flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify data on the site. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 6.4.14 to remediate this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify data on the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter business directory listings and other plugin data without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 13, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated