CVE-2023-1889
Directorist <= 7.5.4 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Insecure Direct Object Reference to Arbitrary Post Deletion in listing_task
CVSS Score
6.5
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
The Directorist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to an Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions up to, and including, 7.5.4. This is due to improper validation and authorization checks within the listing_task function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to delete arbitrary posts. Please note CVE-2023-35052 appears to be a duplicate of this issue.
| CWE | CWE-639 |
| Vendor | wpwax |
| Product | directorist: ai-powered business directory, listings & classified ads |
| Published | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Last Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
wpwax / Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads
0 ≤ 7.5.4
References
wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b47edd57-cac7-463f-88cc-8922f1b34612?source=cve plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2920100/directorist wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2023/06/critical-security-update-directorist-wordpress-plugin-patches-two-high-risk-vulnerabilities/
Credits
Alex Thomas