CVE-2026-27396 HIGH

CVE-2026-27396: WordPress Directory Pro plugin <= 2.5.6 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor E-Plugins
Product Directory Pro
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published March 5, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

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 unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt service. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and is exploitable over the network. Site administrators should update immediately to a version newer than 2.5.6.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt service without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can access, modify, or disrupt your Directory Pro data and functionality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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