CVE-2026-16594

unknowncovered by 1 sourcefirst seen 2026-08-08

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.

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Exploitation outlook

Low exploitation risk0.14% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 4% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.

Advisory coverage (1)

unknownCVE-2026-16594: The WP Directory Kit WordPress plugin before 1.5.5 does not perform authorization or nonce che…nvd · 2026-08-08

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