CVE-2026-32417
Missing Authorization in Pochipp < 1.18.9 Enables 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 |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | pochipp | to 1.18.9 (exc) |
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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-2026-32417 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Pochipp plugin versions prior to 1.18.9.
This issue arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain plugin functions, allowing unprivileged users to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged roles.
It requires only subscriber-level privileges to exploit and is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows users with low-level privileges (such as subscribers) to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged roles.
While the CVSS score is 5.4 indicating a low severity impact, unauthorized actions could lead to limited data exposure or modification.
However, the issue is considered unlikely to be exploited with significant impact.
Users are advised to update to version 1.18.9 or later to mitigate the risk.
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 Pochipp plugin, users should update the plugin to version 1.18.9 or later, where the issue has been patched.
Using automated update tools such as those offered by Patchstack can provide rapid protection by automatically updating vulnerable plugins.