# CVE-2026-118532: Directorist WordPress plugin arbitrary media deletion

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-118532-the-directorist-ai-powered-business-directory-listings  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-11-07. Updated: 2026-11-07  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-118532 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-07

Directorist is a WordPress plugin that powers business directory and classified ads listings. A flaw in the plugin allows any authenticated user with Subscriber access or higher to permanently delete any media files in the site's library, including files uploaded by administrators, which could lead to loss of important images and data.

Technologies: [Directorist](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/directorist-directorist). Vendors: [Directorist](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/directorist).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-118532 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-118532 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-118532?** Informational severity, published 7 November 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Directorist before 8.11.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-118532?** Yes: fixed in 8.11. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-118532 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a web application.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-118532?** Check whether you run Directorist at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in 8.11

## Technical details

The plugin fails to verify ownership of attachment IDs when processing listing image updates, allowing authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level privileges or above to delete arbitrary media library attachments and their underlying files. The vulnerability requires authentication and user interaction (updating a listing), but affects all media regardless of ownership.

## Affected products

- Directorist Directorist before 8.11

## Timeline

- 2026-11-05: disclosed
- 2026-11-07: advisory

## References

- [https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cb8a3b6c-8bbc-456d-9b31-197ae140450c/](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cb8a3b6c-8bbc-456d-9b31-197ae140450c/)

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