Risk Profile
4.3
CVSS Score
Weakness
Missing Authorization
Researchers
daroo
Vulnerability Report
Plugin
Medium
Patch path listed
CVE-2026-27387
DirectoryPress – Business Directory And Classified Ad Listing <= 3.6.26 - Missing Authorization
The DirectoryPress – Business Directory And Classified Ad Listing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on a function in versions up to, and including, 3.6.26. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to perform an unauthorized action.
Quick Answer
CVE-2026-27387 is a medium severity with CVSS 4.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin DirectoryPress – Business Directory And Classified Ad Listing. It affects Versions up to 3.6.26 and is fixed in 3.6.27.
Published
Dec 18, 2025
Last Updated
Mar 06, 2026
Slug
directorypress
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Review the full DirectoryPress – Business Directory And Classified Ad Listing vulnerability cluster
Use the related hub and response guides to connect this CVE-2026-27387 report with patch validation, scanner checks, and site hardening work.
Plugin Hub
DirectoryPress – Business Directory And Classified Ad Listing CVEs and fixed versions
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Hardening
WordPress hardening checklist after plugin CVEs
Check access, XML-RPC exposure, backup readiness, and monitoring after patching.
Response
WordPress incident response plan for vulnerable plugins
Use containment, evidence capture, remediation, and validation steps when exploit risk is high.
Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 3.6.27, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing
CVE-2026-27387 is tracked for the Plugin DirectoryPress – Business Directory And Classified Ad Listing as medium severity with CVSS 4.3. The affected range is Versions up to 3.6.26. Update DirectoryPress – Business Directory And Classified Ad Listing to 3.6.27 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
3.6.27
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 3.6.26
Tracking ID
CVE-2026-27387
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Identifier strength
CVE-2026-27387
This report has a CVE identifier, which makes it suitable for focused search and vulnerability triage workflows.
Version evidence
Versions up to 3.6.26
Affected version data gives operators a concrete comparison point against installed WordPress software.
Patch evidence
3.6.27
A fixed version is present, so the page can answer update and remediation intent directly.
Source coverage
1 reference
External references are available for source validation, advisory review, and incident notes.
Verification Checklist
How to validate this finding
Use these checks when converting this record into a patch ticket, incident note, or risk acceptance decision.
Step 1
Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 3.6.26.
Step 2
Confirm DirectoryPress – Business Directory And Classified Ad Listing is updated to 3.6.27 or newer.
Step 3
Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.
Step 4
After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.
Detailed Metadata
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
directorypress
View on wordpress.org
|
| CVE | CVE-2026-27387 |
| Patched Versions |
3.6.27
|
| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 3.6.26
|
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