CVE-2025-0316: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in Chimpstudio WP Directorybox Manager
The WP Directorybox Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.5. This is due to incorrect authentication in the 'wp_dp_enquiry_agent_contact_form_submit_callback' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the username.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WP Directorybox Manager plugin for WordPress suffers from an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) in versions up to 2.5 due to improper authentication checks in the 'wp_dp_enquiry_agent_contact_form_submit_callback' function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to impersonate any user on the site by supplying a valid username, potentially gaining administrative access. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires no privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting the critical severity of this flaw.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to log in as any user, including administrators, leading to full compromise of the affected WordPress site. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site and its data. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to disable or remove the WP Directorybox Manager plugin if possible, or restrict access to the affected functionality. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-0316: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in Chimpstudio WP Directorybox Manager
Description
The WP Directorybox Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.5. This is due to incorrect authentication in the 'wp_dp_enquiry_agent_contact_form_submit_callback' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the username.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WP Directorybox Manager plugin for WordPress suffers from an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) in versions up to 2.5 due to improper authentication checks in the 'wp_dp_enquiry_agent_contact_form_submit_callback' function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to impersonate any user on the site by supplying a valid username, potentially gaining administrative access. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires no privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting the critical severity of this flaw.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to log in as any user, including administrators, leading to full compromise of the affected WordPress site. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site and its data. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to disable or remove the WP Directorybox Manager plugin if possible, or restrict access to the affected functionality. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-07T18:43:54.464Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b67b7ef31ef0b55511b
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:39 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:40:20 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:07:15 PM
Views: 20
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