Insecure API User Capability Checks in Directorist Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-84027

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-84027?

The Directorist plugin for WordPress lacks proper checks for user capabilities in its REST API. This oversight permits users with subscriber roles or higher to create orders with arbitrary payment amounts and associate them with any user. Such a flaw can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of payment records, potentially resulting in financial discrepancies and exploitation within the platform.

Affected Version(s)

Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads 8.9.1 < 8.9.5

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.

CVE-2026-84027 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/dff1eca0-3fdd-4e7f-8ad2-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

LevinityCyber
WPScan
.