WP Directorybox Manager Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing authentication bypass has been identified in the WP Directorybox Manager plugin for WordPress, affecting versions through 2.5. The issue arises from improper authentication in the 'wp_dp_enquiry_agent_contact_form_submit_callback' function, enabling unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user, including administrators, provided they know the username.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for unauthorized login as any user, potentially leading to administrative access.

Remediation

No known patch is available. Users are advised to review the vulnerability details and consider uninstalling the affected plugin.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
5.0
exploitability
7.4
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
5.8

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