CVE-2022-2376
MediumExploitedDirectorist <= 7.3.0 - Sensitive Information Disclosure
Published Sep 6, 2022 · Updated Oct 8, 2026 · Also known as b20fa367-a12f-402a-a74a-2bb5fe090036
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-2376 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting Directorist (Wpwax), Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 23, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 1.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Directorist 7.3.1, Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings 7.3.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
5.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.8%
Higher than 78.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The Directorist WordPress plugin before 7.3.1 discloses the email address of all users in an AJAX action available to both unauthenticated and any authenticated users
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 22, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 23, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DirectoristWpwax | See advisory | 7.3.1 |
| Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings | >= 7.3.1 | 7.3.1 |
Patched Releases
Directorist
7.3.1
Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings
7.3.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 6, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 23, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 22, 2024
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2022/2xxx/CVE-2022-2376.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2376
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-2083
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-2271
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-2376
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Directorist WordPress plugin before 7.3.1 discloses the email address of all users in an AJAX action available to both unauthenticated and any authenticated users
Affected: Directorist (Wpwax); Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings versions >= 7.3.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 23, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Directorist 7.3.1, Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings 7.3.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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