CVE-2023-41875: Missing Authorization vulnerability in wpdirectorykit.com WP Directory Kit allows Exploiting Incorrectly Confi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-41875?

wp directory kit: upgrade to 1.2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-41875 being exploited?

CVE-2023-41875 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-41875 affect?

CVE-2023-41875 affects wp directory kit. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in wpdirectorykit.com WP Directory Kit allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Directory Kit: from n/a through 1.2.6.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-41875?

Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-41875 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting wp directory kit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in wpdirectorykit.com WP Directory Kit allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Directory Kit: from n/a through 1.2.6.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-12-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wpdirectorykit

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-13 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpdirectorykit wp directory kit UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.7

Fixed in: 1.2.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-directory-kit || rpm -q wp-directory-kit || wp-directory-kit --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-directory-kit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-directory-kit

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-41875?

wp directory kit: upgrade to 1.2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-41875 being exploited?

CVE-2023-41875 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-41875 affect?

CVE-2023-41875 affects wp directory kit. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in wpdirectorykit.com WP Directory Kit allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Directory Kit: from n/a through 1.2.6.

How urgent is CVE-2023-41875?

Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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