CVE-2026-66661 HIGH

CVE-2026-66661: WordPress Directories Pro plugin <= 2.0.5 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Vendor Onokazu
Product Directories Pro
Weakness CWE-266
Published August 13, 2026
Last update August 13, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Subscriber Privilege Escalation in Directories Pro <= 2.0.5 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Directories Pro through version 2.0.5 assigns incorrect privilege levels to user roles, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read and modify sensitive data. The vulnerability requires specific network conditions to exploit but does not require user interaction. Affected installations should update immediately to a version newer than 2.0.5.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read and modify sensitive data without authentication by exploiting incorrect privilege assignment.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can access and alter directory data, compromising site integrity and confidentiality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; specific attack complexity conditions must be met.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 13, 2026 CVE published
August 13, 2026 Record updated