CVE-2026-32428
Missing Authorization in Ays Pro Popup Like Box
Publication date: 2026-03-13
Last updated on: 2026-03-13
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ays_pro | popup_like_box | to 3.7.7 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
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-2026-32428 is a broken access control vulnerability in the WordPress Popup Like box Plugin versions up to and including 3.7.7. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain plugin functions.
This flaw allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users, effectively bypassing intended access controls.
The vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploiting this vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions within the Popup Like box plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or manipulations.
However, the CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a moderate impact with low severity, and it is considered unlikely to be exploited in a way that causes significant harm.
Timely patching by updating to version 3.7.8 or later is recommended to mitigate this 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?
The vulnerability is resolved in version 3.7.8 of the Popup Like box plugin.
Users are advised to update the plugin to version 3.7.8 or later to mitigate the risk.
Patchstack offers automatic updates for vulnerable plugins to facilitate rapid protection.
Since the vulnerability requires no prior authentication to exploit, timely patching is critical.