CVE-2026-27362
Missing Authorization in WP Bakery Autoresponder Addon
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| kamleshyadav | vc_autoresponder_addon | to 1.0.6 (inc) |
| kamleshyadav | vc-autoresponder-addon | to 1.0.6 (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-2026-27362 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the WP Bakery Autoresponder Addon Plugin (versions up to and including 1.0.6). It is a Broken Access Control issue where certain plugin functions lack proper authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks. This allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that normally require higher privileges.
The vulnerability is classified as medium priority with a CVSS score of 6.5 and falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unauthenticated attackers to perform privileged actions within the WP Bakery Autoresponder Addon Plugin without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes or access to sensitive plugin functions, potentially compromising the security and integrity of your WordPress site.
Since no official patch is available yet, the risk remains until mitigation measures are applied.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
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?
Since no official patch is available as of the publication date, immediate mitigation involves applying Patchstack’s mitigation rules to block exploitation attempts.
Users are advised to implement these mitigation measures immediately to protect their websites from unauthorized access through this vulnerability.