WP Directory Kit <= 1.4.4 - Authentication Bypass to Privilege Escalation via Account Takeover

2025-12-03 00:39

Ryan Kozak

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 1.4.5

Affected PluginWP Directory Kit

Affected Version1.4.0 – 1.4.4

CVSS10.0Critical

CVECVE-2025-13390

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Vulnerability Overview

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-login endpoint with a predictable token.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.4.5, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-303 (Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm) The requirements for the product dictate the use of an established authentication algorithm, but the implementation of the algorithm is incorrect.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-13390 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6598d171-e68c-4d2f-9cd1-f1574fa90433

CVSS Vector

10.0

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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