CVE-2026-39721
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Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-39721, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-05

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: Patchstack

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Starter Templates astra-sites allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Starter Templates: from n/a through 4.7.7.

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Published
2026-10-05
Last Modified
2026-10-06
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
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Brainstorm Force Starter Templates 0

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CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Missing Authorization issue in the Brainstorm Force Starter Templates plugin (astra-sites). It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The flaw exists in versions up to 4.7.7 and enables unauthorized access to restricted pages or actions.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of the Starter Templates plugin. If it is version 4.7.7 or earlier, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress or inspect the plugin files for version details.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could view other users' data or perform actions they shouldn't be able to. This could lead to data leaks, unauthorized changes, or other security breaches depending on the plugin's usage.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized access to user data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR and HIPAA if sensitive information is exposed. Unauthorized data access risks non-compliance with data protection regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Starter Templates plugin to version 4.7.8 or later. If updating is not possible, disable the plugin temporarily or seek assistance from your hosting provider or developer to apply the patch.

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