CVE-2026-24616
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-23
Last updated on: 2026-04-01
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-2026-24616 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress WP Popups Plugin (versions up to 2.2.0.3). It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain plugin functions, which may allow users with Contributor or Developer privileges to perform actions meant for higher-privileged roles. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability could 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 priority and exploitation is unlikely in practice. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official fix or patched version is currently available for this vulnerability, immediate mitigation steps include restricting user roles to prevent unprivileged users (such as Contributors or Developers) from performing higher-privileged actions within the WP Popups plugin. Additionally, consider using Patchstack's mitigation services to help protect your system against exploitation of this vulnerability. [1]