CVE-2026-39509: WordPress Directorist plugin <= 8.5.10 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Apr 8, 2026
·
Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in wpWax Directorist directorist allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Directorist: from n/a through <= 8.5.10.

Affected Software

1 affected component
wpWax Directorist<=8.5.10

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade wpWax Directorist (Directorist) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5.10

Event History

Apr 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-39509?

CVE-2026-39509 affects the wpWax Directorist plugin versions up to and including 8.5.10.

2

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-39509?

CVE-2026-39509 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability that allows exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels.

3

What potential impact does CVE-2026-39509 have?

Exploiting CVE-2026-39509 could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data and functionalities of the Directorist plugin.

4

How do I fix CVE-2026-39509?

To fix CVE-2026-39509, update the wpWax Directorist plugin to a version newer than 8.5.10.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-39509?

Currently, the recommended action for CVE-2026-39509 is to update the plugin, as no specific workaround is provided.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203