Vulnerability Description
The Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'parse_query' function in all versions up to, and including, 8.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the post_status of any post to 'publish'.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/directorist/trunk/includes/classes/cl
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/directorist/trunk/includes/classes/cl
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/directorist/trunk/includes/classes/cl
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3260639/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/684e6a97-b884-4d25-99f
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-2224?
CVE-2025-2224 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification of data due to a missing capability check...
How severe is CVE-2025-2224?
CVE-2025-2224 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-2224?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.