CVE-2026-22450
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| select-themes | don_peppe | to 1.3 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-22450 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Don Peppe Theme (versions up to 1.3). It involves missing authorization or authentication checks in certain functions, allowing a user with low privileges (Subscriber level) to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability could allow an unprivileged user to perform unauthorized actions within the Don Peppe theme, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access. However, it has a low severity impact with a CVSS score of 4.3 and is considered unlikely to be exploited. No official fix is currently available, but mitigation solutions exist. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official fix or patched version is currently available, immediate mitigation involves restricting Subscriber-level privileges and carefully monitoring user actions to prevent exploitation. Applying Patchstack's recommended mitigation solutions for affected sites is advised to protect against unauthorized actions due to broken access control. [1]