CVE-2026-39639
Missing Authorization in RPS Include Content Plugin
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 |
|---|---|---|
| redpixelstudios | rps_include_content | to 1.2.2 (inc) |
| redpixelstudios | rps_include_content | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.2.2 (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-2026-39639 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress RPS Include Content Plugin versions up to and including 1.2.2. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain plugin functions.
This flaw allows unprivileged users, such as those with Contributor or Developer roles, to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users.
The vulnerability is classified under OWASP Top 10 A1: Broken Access Control and has a moderate severity score of 6.5.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow users with lower privileges to execute actions reserved for higher-privileged users, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access within the affected WordPress site.
Although it is considered low priority with low severity impact and unlikely to be widely exploited, it could be used in mass-exploit campaigns targeting many websites regardless of their traffic or popularity.
No official patch is currently available, so affected sites remain vulnerable until an update is released or mitigations are applied.
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 within certain plugin functions, allowing unprivileged users with at least Contributor or Developer privileges to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged users.
No specific detection commands or network/system scanning methods are provided in the available information.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
There is currently no official patch available for this vulnerability.
The recommended mitigation is to update the plugin once a patched version is released.
Alternatively, seek assistance from hosting providers or web developers to implement temporary access control measures.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability is a Broken Access Control issue that allows unprivileged users to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged users. This kind of unauthorized access can potentially lead to unauthorized data exposure or modification.
Such unauthorized access could impact compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR or HIPAA, which require strict access controls to protect personal and sensitive data. Failure to enforce proper authorization may result in violations of these regulations.
However, the provided information does not explicitly mention any direct impact or assessment related to compliance with these standards.