CVE-2026-24577
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 |
|---|---|---|
| genetech | pie_register | to 3.8.4.7 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
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-2026-24577 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Pie Register Plugin (up to version 3.8.4.7). It occurs because of missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain plugin functions. This allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should require higher privileges, meaning the plugin does not properly restrict access to sensitive operations. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unauthorized users to perform privileged actions within the Pie Register plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access to sensitive data. Although the severity is rated low (CVSS 5.3) and exploitation is considered unlikely, it still poses a security risk due to improper access control. [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 that should require higher privileges within the Pie Register plugin. Since the issue is due to missing authorization and authentication checks, monitoring web server logs for unusual requests to Pie Register plugin endpoints or functions may help. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but you can use tools like curl or wget to attempt accessing restricted plugin functions without authentication to test for the vulnerability. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to the Pie Register plugin functions by implementing additional access control measures at the web server or application level, such as IP whitelisting or authentication enforcement. Since no official fix or patched version is available, monitoring for suspicious activity and limiting plugin usage or disabling it temporarily until a patch is released is recommended. [1]