Unauthorized Access in WP Directory Kit Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-18232

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Directory Kit
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 September 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-18232?

The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress, version 1.5.7, is vulnerable due to inadequate security checks on its public AJAX actions. This flaw permits unauthenticated users to access and retrieve draft and unapproved listings that belong to other users, creating potential privacy and data exposure risks. Ensuring that ownership and status checks are implemented is crucial to mitigate unauthorized data exposure.

Affected Version(s)

WP Directory Kit 0 <= 1.5.7

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-2026-18232 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/69d10ee3-0d36-47d1-b5bf-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Erwan LR (WPScan)
WPScan
.