CVE-2026-24568
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 |
|---|---|---|
| wp_travel | wp_travel | to 11.0.0 (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
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to perform actions reserved for privileged users within the WP Travel plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access. However, the severity is rated low (CVSS 5.3), and exploitation is considered unlikely. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-24568 is a broken access control vulnerability in the WordPress WP Travel Plugin (versions up to 11.0.0). It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain plugin functions, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves checking for unauthorized access attempts or actions performed without proper authorization in the WP Travel plugin. Since the issue is due to missing authorization checks in certain plugin functions, monitoring web server logs for suspicious requests targeting WP Travel endpoints may help. However, no specific detection commands or tools are provided. Using a web application firewall (WAF) or security platform that can detect broken access control attempts might assist in identifying exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to the WP Travel plugin functions by implementing additional access control measures at the web server or application level. Since no official fix or patched version is available, using a security platform like Patchstack's to apply virtual patches or mitigation rules is recommended. Additionally, monitoring and limiting user privileges and disabling or restricting the plugin if possible until a fix is released can reduce risk. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided resources do not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.