CVE-2026-16590
Medium
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 retrieve stored contact messages and associated user data belonging to other users.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.5
Exploit probability—
ProductWP Directory Kit
PublishedAug 8, 2026
First seenAug 8, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-200Sensitive information exposure
How to fix
Update
- WP Directory Kit1.5.5 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WP Directory Kit | v < 1.5.5 | 1.5.5 |
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