CVE-2025-13920 (GCVE-0-2025-13920)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-24 12:27 – Updated: 2026-01-24 12:27
VLAI?
Title
WP Directory Kit <= 1.4.9 - Unauthenticated Email Exposure via wdk_public_action
Summary
The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.9 via the wdk_public_action AJAX handler. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract email addresses for users with Directory Kit-specific user roles.
CWE
  • CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Assigner
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
wpdirectorykit WP Directory Kit Affected: * , ≤ 1.4.9 (semver)
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Credits
Sarawut Poolkhet
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