CVE-2025-13390: WP Directory Kit · Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm
Affects WP Directory KitSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · public detection template (Nuclei) · CVSS 10.0 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 4.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 91% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Dec 2025
Detectable: evidence found.
nuclei template: WP Directory Kit <= 1.4.4 - Authentication Bypass
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| listingthemes WP Directory Kit | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-13390, organizations should immediately update the WP Directory Kit plugin to a version that addresses this vulnerability once released by the vendor. In the absence of an official patch, administrators should disable or restrict access to the auto-login feature, particularly the endpoint that generates or accepts the auto-login tokens. Implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the auto-login endpoint can provide temporary protection. Monitoring logs for unusual access patterns or repeated token generation attempts is also recommended. Additionally, enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) on administrative accounts can reduce the risk of unauthorized access even if token prediction occurs. Regularly auditing installed plugins and removing unused or unsupported ones will minimize attack surface. Finally, organizations should maintain comprehensive backups and incident response plans to recover quickly from potential compromises.
Description
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.
References
- wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6598d171-e68c-4d2f-9cd1-f1574fa90433?source=cve (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3400599/wpdirectorykit/ (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/d0n601/CVE-2025-13390 (opens in a new tab)
- ryankozak.com/posts/cve-2025-13390/ (opens in a new tab)