CVE-2025-69184CWE-862

WordPress Institutions Directory plugin <= 1.3.4 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

High · published January 22, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
16.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky missing authorization flaw in the Institutions Directory could leave sensitive data wide open! Think of it like a crowded office building where the security guard forgot to check IDs — anyone can walk into any room, no questions asked. This vulnerability lets unauthorized users access information as if they belonged there! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially leading to data leaks and breaches. Picture the chaos that could ensue if sensitive institutional data lands in the wrong hands!

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded office building where the security guard forgot to check IDs — anyone can walk into any room, no questions asked. This vulnerability lets unauthorized users access information as if they belonged there! This missing authorization vulnerability in e-plugins Institutions Directory allows attackers to bypass security controls due to incorrectly configured access levels, affecting versions up to and including 1.3.4.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially leading to data leaks and breaches. Picture the chaos that could ensue if sensitive institutional data lands in the wrong hands! To protect your data, upgrade to the most recent version of Institutions Directory immediately. Conduct a thorough review of your access control configurations to ensure that users have only the permissions they need. Don't forget to perform regular audits to avoid similar pitfalls! You've got this! By taking action now, you'll fortify your security and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.3 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00260 · 16.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2026-01-22T16:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 16:52Z
    WordPress Institutions Directory plugin <= 1.3.4 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
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