WP Directory Kit - Information Disclosure (CVE-2025-13920)

CVE-2025-13920 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 1.4.9. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the wdk_public_action AJAX handler to extract email addresses of users with Directory Kit-specific roles. Attackers could leverage this exposed information for targeted phishing campaigns or further social engineering attacks.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 1st of April 2026.

According to CrowdSec data, while opportunistic exploitation dominates, a portion of threat actors trying to exploit CVE-2025-13920 apply basic targeting methods such as port or service detection. This indicates emerging patterns of selective targeting. CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2025-13920 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.

Attackers exploit unauthenticated POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with the action=wdk_public_action parameter to extract user email addresses, leading to sensitive information exposure.