CVE-2026-24598
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 |
|---|---|---|
| bestwebsoft | multilanguage | to 1.5.2 (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-2026-24598 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Multilanguage plugin by BestWebSoft (up to version 1.5.2). It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which allows users with Contributor or Developer privileges to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged roles. [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, it is considered low severity with a CVSS score of 4.3 and is unlikely to be widely exploited. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
There are no specific commands or detection methods provided for identifying this vulnerability on your network or system. Detection would likely involve reviewing user roles and permissions within the WordPress Multilanguage by BestWebSoft plugin to identify if users with Contributor or Developer privileges can perform unauthorized actions, but no explicit commands are given. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official fix or patched version is currently available, immediate mitigation steps include restricting user roles to limit Contributor or Developer privileges, monitoring for unauthorized actions, and applying any available mitigation solutions offered through the Patchstack security platform. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.