Unauthorized Data Exposure in Connections Business Directory Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-86789

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Connections Business Directory
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 September 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-86789?

A flaw in the Connections Business Directory plugin for WordPress versions up to 10.4.67 allows unauthenticated users to access sensitive directory entries via specific REST API read endpoints. This includes private or unlisted entries and content pending moderation, such as names, organizations, biographies, internal notes, and street addresses. Site owners are urged to either remove the plugin or restrict unauthorized access to these routes to protect sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

Connections Business Directory 0 <= 10.4.67

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-2026-86789 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3514e2f9-4dda-45ae-80c0-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Usama Arshad
WPScan
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