Unauthorized Access in WP Directory Kit Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-18232
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- 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.