Directorist <= 7.2.2 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Upload
The Directorist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation via the atbdp_download_file() AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 7.2.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with administrative privileges to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible. This only affects sites where administrator have been restricted in their uploading files capabilities.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress plugin | Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads | <= 7.2.2 | 7.2.3 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-434- Platform
- WordPress
- Package
Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads- Disclosed
- 18.07.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
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Vulnerability history: Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads
All published vulnerabilities of this package (WordPress plugin), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 31
- First → latest
- 11.2021 09.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 9
- Medium 21
- Low 1
Disclosures per year
- 2021: 1
- 2022: 7
- 2023: 4
- 2024: 2
- 2025: 6
- 2026: 11
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