CVE-2026-27387 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-27387: WordPress DirectoryPress plugin <= 3.6.26 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Designinvento
Product DirectoryPress
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published February 19, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Designinvento DirectoryPress directorypress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects DirectoryPress: from n/a through <= 3.6.26.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

DirectoryPress versions 3.6.26 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify or delete data they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can change or remove directory entries and other site content. Update to version 3.6.27 or later to restore proper access controls.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or delete directory entries and other content without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can tamper with or remove directory listings and other data they shouldn't access.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 19, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated