CVE-2026-24551
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-23
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| monetag | monetag_official_plugin | From 1.1.3|end_including=1.1.3 (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-2026-24551 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Monetag Official Plugin (versions up to 1.1.3). It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain plugin functions, which allows unprivileged users (like subscribers or developers) to perform actions that normally require higher privileges. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability could allow users with low privileges to perform unauthorized actions within the plugin, potentially leading to unintended changes or access. However, the impact is considered low severity with a CVSS score of 5.4, exploitation is unlikely, and it poses minimal threat. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves identifying unauthorized access attempts or actions performed by unprivileged users within the Monetag Official Plugin. Since the issue is due to missing authorization checks in plugin functions, monitoring WordPress logs for suspicious activity by subscriber or developer roles is recommended. Specific commands are not provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting user roles to minimize unprivileged access, monitoring for suspicious activity, and using Patchstack's mitigation services as no official patch is available yet. Applying strict access control policies and limiting plugin usage until a fix is released is advised. [1]