CVE-2026-16592 — LOW (2.7) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin through 1.5.7 does not check authorization or listing visibility in one of its shortcodes, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor to disclose non-public listing content, including password-protected and hidden fields, belonging to other users.

CVSS Score

2.7

LOW

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aed24421-3bc6-4b36-bb61-d842d40d7c3c/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16592?

CVE-2026-16592 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.7 (LOW). The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin through 1.5.7 does not check authorization or listing visibility in one of its shortcodes, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor to disclose non-public...

How severe is CVE-2026-16592?

CVE-2026-16592 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16592?

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