WP Directory Kit Plugin up to 1.4.9 on WordPress AJAX wdk_public_action information disclosure

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A vulnerability has been found in WP Directory Kit Plugin up to 1.4.9 on WordPress and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function wdk_public_action of the component AJAX Handler. This manipulation causes information disclosure. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-13920. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WP Directory Kit Plugin up to 1.4.9 on WordPress. Affected by this vulnerability is the function wdk_public_action of the component AJAX Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.9 via the wdk_public_action AJAX handler. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract email addresses for users with Directory Kit-specific user roles.

The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-13920. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-4542). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• WordPress Plugin

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• WP Directory Kit Plugin

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• 1.4.0
• 1.4.1
• 1.4.2
• 1.4.3
• 1.4.4
• 1.4.5
• 1.4.6
• 1.4.7
• 1.4.8
• 1.4.9

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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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