CVE-2026-27396
Missing Authorization in Directory Pro e-plugins Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-09
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | directory_pro | to 2.5.6 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-27396 is a high-priority Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Directory Pro Plugin versions up to and including 2.5.6.
The vulnerability arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain functions of the plugin.
This allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Because unauthorized users can perform privileged actions, this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access and control over parts of the website managed by the Directory Pro plugin.
This could result in data manipulation, exposure of sensitive information, or other malicious activities that compromise the security and integrity of the affected website.
No official patch is available yet, so users are advised to apply mitigation rules provided by Patchstack to block exploitation attempts.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
The vulnerability arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain functions of the WordPress Directory Pro Plugin up to version 2.5.6, allowing unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions.
Detection can involve monitoring for exploitation attempts targeting these access control weaknesses.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule to block exploitation attempts, which can be used as a detection mechanism to identify suspicious or unauthorized requests attempting to exploit this vulnerability.
Specific commands are not provided in the available resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is available for this vulnerability as of the latest update, users are strongly advised to apply Patchstack’s mitigation rule immediately.
This mitigation rule blocks exploitation attempts and provides the fastest available protection until an official patch is released.
Additionally, users should monitor their systems for any suspicious activity related to unauthorized access attempts.