CVE-2026-84026: Directorist 8.1 - 8.9.4 - Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Disclosure via REST Users Endpoint

Published Sep 23, 2026
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Updated

The Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads WordPress plugin before 8.9.5 does not restrict access to a REST endpoint that returns user records, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read registered users' private contact details.

Affected Software

1 affected component
wpWax Directorist<8.9.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads WordPress plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.9.5

Event History

Sep 23, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments are affected?

Directorist versions before 8.9.5 are affected. The issue is in the plugin's REST users endpoint.

2

Does an attacker need an account or other authentication?

No. An unauthenticated attacker can access the affected endpoint and read registered users' private contact details.

3

How can I determine whether my site is exposed?

Check the installed Directorist version. Sites running a version earlier than 8.9.5 should be treated as exposed.

4

What should be prioritized for remediation?

Update Directorist to version 8.9.5 or later. The provided information does not identify a workaround for sites that cannot be updated immediately.

Contact

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