CVE-2026-118530 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

The Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads WordPress plugin before 8.11 does not check that the acting user may edit each targeted user when handling an email-verification bulk action on multisite, allowing an Administrator of one site on the network to lock out users of other sites, including the network Super Administrator, until they re-verify their email.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3605c252-a176-4c4e-a794-d5e27e032c64/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-118530?

CVE-2026-118530 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads WordPress plugin before 8.11 does not check that the acting user may edit each targeted user when handling an email-verificati...

How severe is CVE-2026-118530?

CVE-2026-118530 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-118530?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.