CVE-2026-42726
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action
Missing Authorization in AWP Classifieds Plugin

Publication date: 2026-05-27

Last updated on: 2026-05-27

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Strategy11 Team AWP Classifieds another-wordpress-classifieds-plugin allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects AWP Classifieds: from n/a through <= 4.4.5.
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Published
2026-05-27
Last Modified
2026-05-27
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-05-27
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-42726
EUVD
EUVD-2026-32178
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Vendor Product Version / Range
strategy11 awp_classifieds to 4.4.5 (inc)
strategy11 another_wordpress_classifieds_plugin From 4.0.0 (inc) to 4.4.5 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Missing Authorization issue in the Strategy11 Team AWP Classifieds WordPress plugin (versions 4.4.5 and below). It is a Broken Access Control flaw that allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should require higher privileges because the plugin lacks proper authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow attackers to exploit the plugin by performing unauthorized actions without logging in or having the necessary permissions. This can lead to unauthorized changes or disruptions in the affected WordPress site, potentially causing data integrity issues or availability problems.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform higher-privileged actions due to missing authorization checks in the AWP Classifieds Plugin versions 4.4.5 and below.

Detection can involve monitoring for unusual or unauthorized access attempts to the plugin's endpoints or actions that require higher privileges.

While specific commands are not provided, typical detection methods include reviewing web server logs for suspicious requests targeting the plugin, using tools like curl or wget to test access control on plugin endpoints, and employing web application firewalls with rules to detect broken access control attempts.

Mitigation Strategies

The immediate recommended step is to update the AWP Classifieds Plugin to version 4.4.6 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched.

If updating is not possible immediately, you should seek assistance from your hosting provider or a developer to apply temporary mitigations.

Patchstack offers a mitigation rule that can be applied to block attacks exploiting this vulnerability until the plugin is updated.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability is a Broken Access Control issue that allows unauthenticated users to perform higher-privileged actions due to missing authorization checks.

Such unauthorized access can lead to improper handling or exposure of sensitive data, which may impact compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA that require strict access controls and protection of personal or health information.

Therefore, if exploited, this vulnerability could result in violations of these regulations by enabling unauthorized data access or modification.

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