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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| listingthemes | WP Directory Kit | 1.4.0 – ≤ 1.4.4 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
GitHub 2 repositories
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Nxploited/CVE-2025-13390 ★ 2 · Jan 5, 2026
WP Directory Kit <= 1.4.4 - Authentication Bypass to Privilege Escalation via Account Takeover
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d0n601/CVE-2025-13390 ★ 0 · Nov 20, 2025
WP Directory Kit <= 1.4.4 - Authentication Bypass to Privilege Escalation via Account Takeover
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Automated scanner template
A ready-made Nuclei template detects this vulnerability automatically. Vulnerabilities with public scanner templates are typically probed across the internet soon after the template appears — exposed systems should be patched first.
- WP Directory Kit <= 1.4.4 - Authentication Bypass http/cves/2025/CVE-2025-13390.yaml
Source: projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates (MIT) — updated daily. Only links are listed.