CVE-2026-16594 WP Directory Kit < 1.5.5 - Subscriber+ Plugin Settings and API Key Disclosure
Authenticated users can access sensitive plugin settings and API keys due to missing authorization checks in an AJAX action.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-16594?
CVE-2026-16594 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Unknown WP Directory Kit, published on 8 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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 disclose the WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.5 settings including sensitive API keys and secrets.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16594?
How do I fix CVE-2026-16594?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16594 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-16594 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-16594 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jw73-w93j-56gr.