CVE-2026-39682
Missing Authorization in linkPizza-Manager 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 |
|---|---|---|
| arjan_pronk | linkpizza_manager | to 5.5.5 (inc) |
| linkpizza | linkpizza_manager | to 5.5.5 (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-2026-39682 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress linkPizza-Manager Plugin versions up to and including 5.5.5.
This vulnerability arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain plugin functions, which allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that normally require higher privileges.
It is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
CVE-2026-39682 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to perform actions requiring higher privileges due to missing authorization checks in the linkPizza-Manager plugin. Such unauthorized access can potentially lead to exposure or manipulation of sensitive data.
While the vulnerability has a low severity score (CVSS 5.3), exploitation could impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA if personal or protected health information is accessed or altered without proper authorization.
However, there is no explicit information provided about direct effects on compliance with these regulations in the available resources.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions within the linkPizza-Manager plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access.
Although the CVSS severity score is 5.3, indicating low severity and priority, it can still be exploited in mass campaigns targeting many websites indiscriminately.
No official patch is currently available, so affected users should update to a non-vulnerable version when released or seek assistance to implement protective measures.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The vulnerability in linkPizza-Manager plugin versions up to 5.5.5 is due to missing authorization checks allowing unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions.
Since no official patch is currently available, the recommended immediate mitigation is to update the plugin to a non-vulnerable version when it becomes available.
In the meantime, seek assistance from hosting providers or web developers to implement protective measures to restrict unauthorized access.