WordPress plugin
Institutions Directory security & vulnerabilities
Unpatched vulnerability in the latest version
At least one vulnerability affects the latest version and no fix has been released. Deactivate the plugin or restrict access to the affected feature until the vendor ships a patch.
- Critical0
- High2
- Medium3
- Low0
All Institutions Directory vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| High8.8 | Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation ≤1.3.4No patch available | CVE-2025-69182 | |
| High8.8 | Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation <1.5.7Update to 1.5.7 | CVE-2020-36666 |
- High8.8Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation
≤1.3.4No patch available
- High8.8Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation
<1.5.7Update to 1.5.7
Institutions Directory: common questions
Does Institutions Directory have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 5 known vulnerabilities in Institutions Directory: 2 high, 3 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Institutions Directory I run?
In wp-admin open Plugins → Installed Plugins; the version is shown under the name. Without admin access, our passive Check my site tool can often read it from public files.
What is the most recent Institutions Directory vulnerability?
CVE-2025-69184, published Jan 22, 2026: Institutions Directory <= 1.3.4 - Missing Authorization. Severity: Medium (CVSS 5.3).
Is any Institutions Directory vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Institutions Directory vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.