CVE-2026-39627
Missing Authorization in wproyal Ashe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| wproyal | ashe | to 2.266 (inc) |
| patchstack | ashe | to 2.266 (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-2026-39627 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability found in the WordPress Ashe Theme versions up to and including 2.266. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions. This flaw allows users with lower privileges, such as Subscribers or Developers, to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unprivileged users to execute actions reserved for higher-privileged users, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access within a website using the affected theme. Although the severity is considered low (CVSS score 4.3) and exploitation is unlikely, it can be exploited in mass campaigns targeting many websites indiscriminately. No official patch is currently available, so affected sites should seek mitigation through updates or assistance from hosting providers or developers.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
CVE-2026-39627 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Ashe Theme up to version 2.266, caused by missing authorization or authentication checks in certain functions. Detection involves verifying if your site is running the vulnerable Ashe theme version and checking for unauthorized actions performed by users with Subscriber or Developer privileges.
Since no official patch or specific detection commands are provided, detection can include reviewing access logs for suspicious privilege escalations or unauthorized actions, and inspecting the theme version installed.
No explicit commands are suggested in the available resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the affected Ashe theme if an update is available.
If no update is available, seek assistance from your hosting provider or developers to implement access control fixes.
Patchstack offers rapid vulnerability mitigation services that can help protect affected sites.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
CVE-2026-39627 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability that allows unprivileged users to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged users due to missing authorization checks.
Such unauthorized access could potentially lead to exposure or modification of sensitive data, which may impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR or HIPAA that require strict access controls to protect personal or health information.
However, the vulnerability is rated as low severity (CVSS 4.3) and is considered unlikely to be exploited, though mass-exploit campaigns could increase risk.
No direct mention of compliance impact is provided, but broken access control vulnerabilities generally pose risks to regulatory compliance by undermining data confidentiality and integrity requirements.