CVE-2026-27387
Missing Authorization in DirectoryPress ≤ 3.6.26 Enables Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-02-19
Last updated on: 2026-02-20
Assigner: Patchstack
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| directorypress | directorypress | to 3.6.26 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Missing Authorization issue in DirectoryPress, a product by designinvento. It arises due to incorrectly configured access control security levels, which means that the system does not properly verify whether a user has the right permissions before allowing access to certain functions or data.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Because of the missing authorization checks, unauthorized users might gain access to restricted areas or perform actions they should not be allowed to. This can lead to data exposure, unauthorized modifications, or other security breaches depending on what the DirectoryPress application controls.
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