CVE-2026-32386
Missing Authorization in EnvoThemes Envo Extra 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 |
|---|---|---|
| envothemes | envo_extra | to 1.9.13 (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-2026-32386 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Envo Extra Plugin versions up to and including 1.9.13.
This issue arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, allowing unprivileged users to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged roles such as contributors or developers.
It is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows unprivileged users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged roles, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access within the WordPress site.
However, the threat is considered low-impact with a CVSS score of 4.3 and is unlikely to be exploited significantly.
Users are advised to update to version 1.9.14 or later to mitigate the risk.
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?
This vulnerability arises from missing authorization checks in the Envo Extra WordPress plugin up to version 1.9.13, allowing unprivileged users to perform restricted actions.
Detection typically involves verifying the plugin version installed on your WordPress site and checking for unauthorized access attempts or privilege escalations related to the plugin.
You can detect the vulnerable plugin version by running commands to check the plugin version, for example:
- Using WP-CLI: wp plugin list | grep envo-extra
- Manually checking the plugin version in the WordPress admin dashboard under Plugins.
Additionally, monitoring web server logs for suspicious requests targeting the Envo Extra plugin endpoints or unusual privilege escalation attempts may help detect exploitation attempts.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The primary mitigation step is to update the Envo Extra WordPress plugin to version 1.9.14 or later, where this vulnerability is patched.
If immediate updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily to prevent exploitation.
Additionally, implementing strict access controls and monitoring for unauthorized actions related to the plugin can reduce risk.
Using automated patch management tools or services like Patchstack that offer auto-updates for vulnerable plugins can help maintain security.