CVE-2026-84026
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Unauthenticated User Data Exposure in Directorist WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-09-23

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads WordPress plugin before 8.9.5 does not restrict access to a REST endpoint that returns user records, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read registered users' private contact details.

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Published
2026-09-23
Last Modified
2026-09-23
Generated
2026-09-23
AI Q&A
2026-09-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-84026
EUVD
EUVD-2026-85032

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
directorist directorist to 8.9.5 (exc)
directorist directorist to 8.9.4 (inc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

The vulnerability in the Directorist WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to access a REST endpoint that returns user records. This exposes private contact details of registered users without requiring authentication.

Detection Guidance

Check if your Directorist plugin version is between 8.1 and 8.9.4. If so, the vulnerability may be present. Test the REST endpoint by accessing /wp-json/directorist/v1/users or similar paths to see if user contact details are exposed without authentication.

Impact Analysis

Unauthenticated attackers can read sensitive contact details of all registered users, including private information. This could lead to privacy breaches, identity theft, or targeted phishing attacks against users.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability likely violates GDPR and HIPAA due to unauthorized access to personal data. Organizations using affected versions may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Directorist plugin to version 8.9.5 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily or restricting access to the REST endpoint via server rules until patched.

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