What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in e-plugins Directory Pro directory-pro allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Directory Pro: from n/a through <= 2.5.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Directory Pro versions up to 2.5.6 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify data they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can change information without the system verifying their permissions. The vulnerability affects the integrity of stored data but does not expose sensitive information or disrupt availability.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify directory data or settings that should be restricted to higher-privilege users.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized changes to directory content or configuration by low-privilege users; data integrity risk.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 16, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated