CVE-2026-22487
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Missing Authorization in baqend Speed Kit Allows Unauthorized Access

Publication date: 2026-01-08

Last updated on: 2026-04-23

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in baqend Speed Kit baqend allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Speed Kit: from n/a through <= 2.0.2.
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Published
2026-01-08
Last Modified
2026-04-23
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-01-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-22487
EUVD
EUVD-2026-1495
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Vendor Product Version / Range
baqend speed_kit to 2.0.2 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-22487 is a broken access control vulnerability in the WordPress Speed Kit Plugin (versions up to 2.0.2). It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain plugin functions. This flaw allows users with lower privileges (such as subscribers or developers) to perform actions that normally require higher privileges, potentially bypassing intended access restrictions. [1]

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow unprivileged users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or operations within the WordPress environment. Although the severity is rated low (CVSS 4.3), it still poses a risk of privilege escalation and unauthorized access to certain plugin functions. [1]

Mitigation Strategies

Since there is no official fix or patched version available as of the publication date, immediate mitigation steps include monitoring and restricting user privileges to prevent unprivileged users (such as subscribers or developers) from performing actions that require higher privileges. Additionally, consider disabling or removing the Speed Kit Plugin version 2.0.2 or earlier until a patch is released. Utilizing security intelligence services like Patchstack's mitigation recommendations may also help reduce risk. [1]

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