CVE-2026-39624
Missing Authorization in kutethemes Biolife ≤ 3.2.3 Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-04-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| kutethemes | biolife | to 3.2.3 (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-2026-39624 is a broken access control vulnerability in the WordPress Biolife Theme versions up to and including 3.2.3. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that normally require higher privileges.
This means that attackers can exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels to execute actions without proper permission.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow unauthorized users to perform privileged actions on affected websites using the Biolife Theme, potentially compromising site integrity or functionality.
However, the severity is considered low with a CVSS score of 5.3, and it is unlikely to be exploited with significant impact.
Despite the low severity, mass exploitation campaigns could target many websites regardless of their popularity.
No official patch is currently available, so immediate mitigation involves updating the theme when possible or seeking help from hosting providers or developers.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions of the WordPress Biolife Theme up to version 3.2.3, allowing unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions.
There is no specific detection method or commands provided in the available resources to identify exploitation attempts or presence of this vulnerability on your network or system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation involves updating the affected Biolife theme to a version beyond 3.2.3 if available.
Since no official patch is currently available, you should seek assistance from your hosting provider or developers to implement protective measures.
Patchstack offers vulnerability mitigation services that can provide rapid protection against this threat.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify any direct impact of this vulnerability on compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.