CVE-2026-118532 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads WordPress plugin before 8.11 does not verify ownership of attachment IDs supplied when updating a listing's images, allowing authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and above to permanently delete arbitrary media library attachments, including those uploaded by administrators, along with their files.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-73

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cb8a3b6c-8bbc-456d-9b31-197ae140450c/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-118532?

CVE-2026-118532 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads WordPress plugin before 8.11 does not verify ownership of attachment IDs supplied when updating a listing's images, allowing a...

How severe is CVE-2026-118532?

CVE-2026-118532 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-118532?

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