CVE-2026-2720
Unauthorized Access in Hr Press Lite Plugin Exposes Employee Data
Publication date: 2026-03-21
Last updated on: 2026-03-21
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| hr_press | hr_press_lite | to 1.0.2 (inc) |
| hr_press_lite | hr_press_lite | to 1.0.2 (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?
The Hr Press Lite plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability due to a missing capability check on the `hrp-fetch-employees` AJAX action in all versions up to and including 1.0.2.
This flaw allows authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher to access sensitive employee data without proper authorization.
- Sensitive information exposed includes employee names, email addresses, phone numbers, salary or pay rates, employment dates, and employment status.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive employee information to attackers who only need Subscriber-level access.
Such exposure can result in privacy violations, potential identity theft, and damage to employee trust.
Additionally, it may harm the organization's reputation and could lead to legal or regulatory consequences.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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