CVE-2024-12041
CVE-2024-12041 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpwax Directorist with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-359.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50552
- Weakness: CWE-359
- Affected product: Wpwax Directorist
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-12041?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2024-12041?
- CVE-2024-12041 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-12041 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-12041?
- CVE-2024-12041 affects Wpwax Directorist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-12041?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-12041 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-12041 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50552.
- When was CVE-2024-12041 published?
- CVE-2024-12041 was published on 2025-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3208874/directorist/tags/8.0.9/includes/rest-api/Version1/class-users-controller.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3231156/directorist/tags/8.1/includes/rest-api/Version1/class-users-controller.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0d9817ff-ca56-4941-97bc-f26defe7ddd5?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpwax:directorist:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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