CVE-2026-24587
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-23
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
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| CWE ID | Description |
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| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-24587 is a broken access control vulnerability in the WordPress plugin "AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget" (versions up to 0.10.210305). It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain plugin functions, which allows users with Contributor or Developer privileges to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow users with lower privileges (Contributor or Developer) to execute actions reserved for higher-privileged users, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access within the WordPress site. However, the impact is considered low severity with a CVSS score of 5.4, and the threat potential is limited. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection involves monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to the AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget plugin functions that lack proper authorization checks. Since the vulnerability allows users with Contributor or Developer privileges to perform higher-privileged actions, reviewing access logs for unusual activity or privilege escalation attempts related to this plugin 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 monitoring for updates or patches from the plugin developer or security services like Patchstack, restricting user privileges to the minimum necessary, and possibly disabling or removing the AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget plugin until a fix is available. Utilizing Patchstack's vulnerability mitigation services and security intelligence is also advised. [1]