CVE-2026-32402
Missing Authorization in Ays Pro Image Slider
Publication date: 2026-03-13
Last updated on: 2026-03-13
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ays | ays_slider | to 2.7.1 (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-2026-32402 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Image Slider by Ays Plugin, affecting versions up to and including 2.7.1.
This issue arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, allowing unauthenticated users to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged users.
The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3, indicating a low severity impact and is classified under OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users due to missing authorization checks.
As a result, attackers could manipulate or control certain functions of the Image Slider plugin without proper permissions.
However, the impact is considered low severity with no confidentiality or availability impact, but it does affect the integrity of the system.
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?
To mitigate the vulnerability in the WordPress Image Slider by Ays Plugin (versions up to 2.7.1), you should update the plugin to version 2.7.2 or later where the issue is fixed.
Using the auto-update options provided by Patchstack can help ensure rapid protection against this broken access control vulnerability.