CVE-2026-16595 Details
Description
The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.5 does not perform authorization or nonce checks on one of its authenticated AJAX actions, allowing any authenticated user such as a Subscriber to disclose the site's user list and unpublished listings belonging to other users.
A vulnerability in the WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 1.5.5, allows authenticated users, such as Subscribers, to access the site's user list and unpublished listings of other users. This issue arises because the plugin's AJAX actions lack proper authorization and nonce checks.
Users are advised to update the WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin to version 1.5.5 or later.
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Volerion
Assessed Aug 8, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 10, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e960f5b2-18e9-436b-8828-6a105c7f9dd5/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| WP Directory Kit | < 1.5.5 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |