CVE-2026-27386 HIGH

CVE-2026-27386: WordPress DesignThemes Directory Addon plugin <= 1.8 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Designthemes
Product DesignThemes Directory Addon
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published March 5, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in designthemes DesignThemes Directory Addon designthemes-directory-addon allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects DesignThemes Directory Addon: from n/a through <= 1.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The DesignThemes Directory Addon versions 1.8 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify data on affected sites. An attacker can send network requests without authentication to alter information. This vulnerability affects the integrity of site data but does not expose sensitive information or cause service disruption.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or alter data on the site without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can change site content, user data, or settings without permission or detection.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 5, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated