What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPDirectoryKit WP Directory Kit wpdirectorykit allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Directory Kit: from n/a through <= 1.4.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Directory Kit versions 1.4.0 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive information. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and is remotely exploitable over the network. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.4.0 to remediate the issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive information without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can access confidential data exposed by the plugin.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 26, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated