CVE-2026-24636
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 |
|---|---|---|
| syed_balkhi | sugar_calendar_lite | to 3.10.1 (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-2026-24636 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Sugar Calendar (Lite) plugin up to version 3.10.1. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which may allow 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 could allow lower-privileged users (such as Contributors or Developers) to execute actions reserved for higher-privileged users, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access within the Sugar Calendar (Lite) plugin. However, the severity is considered low (CVSS 4.3), and exploitation is unlikely. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability involves missing authorization checks in the Sugar Calendar (Lite) WordPress plugin, allowing lower-privileged users to perform higher-privileged actions. Detection would involve auditing user roles and permissions within the WordPress environment, especially checking if Contributor or Developer roles can access or perform restricted actions related to the Sugar Calendar plugin. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. Monitoring WordPress logs for unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity related to the plugin may help detect exploitation attempts. [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 minimize the number of users with Contributor or Developer privileges, monitoring for suspicious activity related to the Sugar Calendar plugin, and staying updated with Patchstack or the plugin developer for any forthcoming patches or mitigations. [1]