Unauthorized Access in Directorist AI-Powered Business Directory Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-118533

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Directorist: Ai-powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 November 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-118533?

The Directorist plugin for WordPress, specifically versions prior to 8.11, contains a vulnerability that fails to properly authenticate the ownership of payment receipts by users. This oversight permits any authenticated user, including subscribers, to access and disclose sensitive information related to other users' orders. The exposed data includes details such as payment amounts, methods, current status, and transaction IDs, posing significant risks to user privacy and security.

Affected Version(s)

Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads 0 < 8.11

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-118533 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a2d9ceb3-e0c8-494c-a664-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

ilqar rahimli
WPScan
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