CVE-2026-32437
Missing Authorization in VW Portfolio ≤1.3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| vowelweb | vw_portfolio | to 1.3.3 (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-2026-32437 is a broken access control vulnerability in the WordPress VW Portfolio Theme versions up to and including 1.3.3.
The issue arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users.
This vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform actions reserved for privileged users, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access within the VW Portfolio theme.
However, the CVSS severity score is 5.3, indicating a low priority threat with limited impact and low likelihood of exploitation.
Users are advised to update to version 1.3.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
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-2026-32437 vulnerability, users should update the VW Portfolio WordPress theme to version 1.3.4 or later.
This update patches the broken access control issue caused by missing authorization checks, preventing unauthenticated users from performing privileged actions.