HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-12041
MEDIUM

CVE-2024-12041

CWE-359Published: February 1, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Directorist: AI-Powered WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 8.0.12 via the /wp-json/directorist/v1/users/ endpoint. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including including usernames, email addresses, names, and more information about users.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-12041 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

wpwax1 product(s)
directorist
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3231156/directorist/tags/8.1/includes/rest-api/Version1/class-users-controller.php
ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0d9817ff-ca56-4941-97bc-f26defe7ddd5?source=cve

All References (3)

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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3208874/directorist/tags/8.0.9/includes/rest-api/Version1/class-users-controller.phpProduct
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3231156/directorist/tags/8.1/includes/rest-api/Version1/class-users-controller.phpPatch
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0d9817ff-ca56-4941-97bc-f26defe7ddd5?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-12041
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-359
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 1, 2025

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-12041 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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