CVE-2026-32435
Missing Authorization in VW Pet Shop Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-03-13
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| vowelweb | vw_pet_shop | to 1.4.7 (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-2026-32435 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability found in the WordPress VW Pet Shop Theme versions up to and including 1.4.7.
This issue arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain functions, allowing unauthenticated users to perform actions that require higher privileges.
It is classified 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 normally require higher privileges due to missing authorization checks.
However, it has a CVSS severity score of 5.3, indicating a low priority and low impact threat, and it is unlikely to be exploited.
Users of affected versions are advised to update to version 1.4.8 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 CVE-2026-32435 vulnerability in the VW Pet Shop Theme, you should update the theme to version 1.4.8 or later, where the issue is resolved.
This vulnerability arises from missing authorization checks allowing unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions, so applying the update is the recommended immediate step.