CVE-2024-12041: The Directorist: AI-Powered WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings plugin for WordPr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12041?

directorist: upgrade to 8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-12041 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12041 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-2024-12041 affect?

CVE-2024-12041 affects directorist. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Directorist: AI-Powered WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 8.0.12 via the /wp-json/directorist/v1/users/ endp

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-12041?

Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-12041 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting directorist. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Directorist: AI-Powered WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 8.0.12 via the /wp-json/directorist/v1/users/ endpoint. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including including usernames, email addresses, names, and more information about users.

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	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-359
Published	2025-02-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpwax

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-01 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpwax directorist UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.1

Fixed in: 8.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy directorist || rpm -q directorist || directorist --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade directorist

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade directorist

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-12041?

directorist: upgrade to 8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12041 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12041 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-2024-12041 affect?

CVE-2024-12041 affects directorist. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Directorist: AI-Powered WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 8.0.12 via the /wp-json/directorist/v1/users/ endp

How urgent is CVE-2024-12041?

Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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