CVE-2026-125823
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in Gutenverse

Publication date: 2026-11-15

Last updated on: 2026-11-15

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Jegstudio Gutenverse gutenverse allows HTTP DoS.This issue affects Gutenverse: from n/a through 4.2.2.

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Published
2026-11-15
Last Modified
2026-11-15
Generated
2026-11-15
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2026-11-15
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-125823
EUVD
EUVD-2026-126111

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Vendor Product Version / Range
jegstudio gutenverse From 4.2.2 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-770 The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-125823 is a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in the WordPress Gutenverse Plugin versions 4.2.2 and earlier. It allows attackers to exploit insufficient resource allocation by overwhelming a website, causing slowdowns or crashes. The flaw requires no authentication and is classified as OWASP Top 10 A4: Insecure Design.

Detection Guidance

Monitor for unusual HTTP traffic patterns or server resource exhaustion. Check for repeated requests targeting Gutenverse endpoints. Use server logs to identify spikes in CPU or memory usage. Patchstack's mitigation rule can help detect exploitation attempts.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can impact you by making your website unavailable or significantly slow, disrupting services for legitimate users. Attackers may exploit it to crash your site, leading to downtime and potential loss of business or reputation. Automated attacks could target your site even if it is small or unpopular.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by enabling denial-of-service attacks that disrupt website availability. GDPR requires data protection measures, including availability of systems handling personal data, which could be compromised. HIPAA mandates safeguards for healthcare data accessibility, which may be violated if systems are overwhelmed and inaccessible.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Gutenverse plugin to version 4.2.3 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, apply Patchstack's provided mitigation rule to block attack attempts. Disable the plugin temporarily if updates are unavailable and seek assistance from a developer or hosting provider.

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