CVE-2026-24638
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-05-26
Last updated on: 2026-05-26
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| webful_creations | repairbuddy | to 4.1121 (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-2026-24638 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress RepairBuddy Plugin versions 4.1121 and earlier. It allows unprivileged users, such as those with a Subscriber role, to perform actions that normally require higher privileges due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks.
This means that the plugin does not properly restrict access to certain functions, enabling attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels.
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is considered low severity with a CVSS score of 4.3. However, it allows attackers with low privileges to perform actions that should be restricted, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or misuse of the plugin's features.
Attackers may exploit this vulnerability in mass campaigns targeting thousands of websites, which could result in unauthorized modifications or disruptions.
Users are advised to update to version 4.1125 or later to mitigate this risk.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the WordPress RepairBuddy Plugin to version 4.1125 or later, which contains the patch for the Broken Access Control issue.
If updating is not possible immediately, users should seek assistance from their hosting provider or web developer.
Patchstack users can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins to ensure timely patching.