CVE-2026-39534Network attack vector

Unauthenticated access to restricted plugin functionality

Published Jun 15, 2026 · Updated Jun 15, 2026

Missing authorization in WP Directory Kit 1.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to invoke an unauthorized plugin action. The published record identifies an unnamed function that omits a WordPress capability check, but it does not disclose the function or action. No credentials or user interaction are required; the documented consequence is limited to an unspecified unauthorized action.

CVSS severity5.3
Medium
EPSS probability0.31%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Missing authorization in WP Directory Kit 1.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to invoke an unauthorized plugin action. The published record identifies an unnamed function that omits a WordPress capability check, but it does not disclose the function or action. No credentials or user interaction are required; the documented consequence is limited to an unspecified unauthorized action.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-39534
Published
Jun 15, 2026
Updated
Jun 15, 2026
Vendor
WP Directory Kit
Product
WP Directory Kit
Classifications
CWE-862
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 15, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jun 15, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=n/a <=1.5.0 changes=[{"at":"1.5.1","status":"unaffected"}]

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

WP Directory Kit · WP Directory Kitversion=n/a <=1.5.0 changes=[{"at":"1.5.1","status":"unaffected"}]

Published CVSS scores

5.3WordfenceCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-862Missing Authorization

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