Unauthorized Access Risk in WP Directory Kit WordPress Plugin by WPScan
CVE-2026-16594
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 8 August 2026
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-16594?
The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress, prior to version 1.5.5, contains a significant security flaw that lacks proper authorization and nonce validation on an authenticated AJAX action. This oversight enables any authenticated user, such as a Subscriber, to access and potentially disclose sensitive plugin settings, including critical API keys and secret tokens. Such exposure can lead to unauthorized actions and compromises the integrity of the WordPress site using this plugin.
Affected Version(s)
WP Directory Kit 0 < 1.5.5
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.