CVE-2026-32427
Missing Authorization in VW Education Lite 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 |
|---|---|---|
| vowelweb | vw_education_lite | to 2.2.0 (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-2026-32427 is a broken access control vulnerability in the WordPress VW Education Lite Plugin versions up to and including 2.2.0.
This issue arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain functions, allowing unauthenticated users to perform actions that require higher privileges.
The vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should require higher privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access within the VW Education Lite plugin.
Although the CVSS score is 5.3 indicating moderate severity, the impact is considered low and exploitation is unlikely.
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?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain functions of the VW Education Lite WordPress plugin up to version 2.2.0.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Detection typically involves verifying the plugin version installed on your WordPress site and checking for unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity related to the plugin's functions."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since the vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated users, monitoring web server logs for suspicious requests targeting the VW Education Lite plugin endpoints may help identify exploitation attempts.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Specific commands to detect the vulnerability are not provided in the available resources.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The primary mitigation step is to update the VW Education Lite WordPress plugin to version 2.2.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been fixed.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Using automated update tools such as those offered by Patchstack can provide rapid protection by ensuring the plugin is patched promptly.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Until the update is applied, restricting access to the plugin's functions or disabling the plugin temporarily may reduce the risk of exploitation."}] [1]