CVE-2026-31916
Missing Authorization in Latest Post Shortcode Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-03-13
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| iulia_cazan | latest_post_shortcode | to 14.2.1 (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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Missing Authorization issue in the Latest Post Shortcode plugin by Iulia Cazan. It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, meaning that certain actions or data that should be restricted may be accessible without proper authorization.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized users performing actions or accessing information that should be protected. Although it does not impact confidentiality or availability, it can affect the integrity of the system by allowing unauthorized modifications.
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