CVE-2026-39622
Missing Authorization in acmethemes Education Base
Publication date: 2026-04-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-13
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| acmethemes | education_base | to 3.0.8 (inc) |
| acmethemes | education_base | 3.0.8 |
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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-2026-39622 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Education Base Theme versions up to and including 3.0.8.
It 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 means that the theme does not properly verify if a user has the right permissions before allowing certain actions.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions on your website, potentially compromising its security.
Because unauthenticated users can exploit this issue, it can be targeted in mass-exploit campaigns affecting many websites regardless of their traffic or popularity.
The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a low severity impact, but the risk remains significant due to the nature of broken access control.
Deactivating the theme alone does not remove the risk unless a specific mitigation rule is applied.
Recommended actions include updating the theme if possible, removing and replacing it, or applying mitigation services offered by Patchstack.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability is a Broken Access Control issue that allows unauthenticated users to perform actions reserved for higher privileged users. Such unauthorized access can lead to exposure or modification of sensitive data, which may impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA that require strict access controls and protection of personal or sensitive information.
However, there is no explicit information provided about direct effects on compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations in the available resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The vulnerability affects the WordPress Education Base Theme versions up to and including 3.0.8 and arises from missing authorization checks allowing unauthorized actions.
- Update the affected plugin if an update is available.
- Seek assistance from your hosting provider or web developers to apply mitigation.
- Remove and replace the vulnerable theme to eliminate the risk.
- Apply mitigation rules provided by Patchstack to protect the site if deactivating the theme alone is not sufficient.