PatchTheCVECVE-2025-13390: The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and in
CVE-2025-13390 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting wp directory kit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.4 due to incorrect implementation of the authentication algorithm in the "wdk_generate_auto_login_link" function. This is due to the feature using a cryptographically weak token generation mechanism. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative access and achieve full site takeover via the auto-
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 10.0 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.6% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-303 |
| Published | 2025-12-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-18 |
Last updated 2026-10-18 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- GitHub PoC: Nxploited/CVE-2025-13390 (2 stars)
- GitHub PoC: d0n601/CVE-2025-13390 (0 stars)
- Write-up: ryankozak.com/posts/cve-2025-13390/
- Nuclei scan template: WP Directory Kit <= 1.4.4 - Authentication Bypass
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-2025-13390?
wp directory kit: upgrade to newer than 1.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-13390 being exploited?
CVE-2025-13390 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-2025-13390 affect?
CVE-2025-13390 affects wp directory kit. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.4 due to incorrect implementation of the authentication algorithm in the "wdk_generate_auto_login_link" function. Thi
How urgent is CVE-2025-13390?
Priority 71/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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