CVE-2026-45442
Missing Authorization in Presto Player Plugin
Publication date: 2026-05-19
Last updated on: 2026-05-19
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| brainstorm_force | presto_player | to 4.1.3 (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-2026-45442 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Presto Player Plugin, affecting versions 4.1.3 and below.
This vulnerability arises from missing authorization checks, which means that users without proper permissions can perform actions that should require higher privileges.
It is classified under OWASP Top 10 A1: Broken Access Control and has a low severity score of 4.3.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to perform privileged actions within the Presto Player plugin.
Although the risk is considered low and the vulnerability has a low CVSS score, exploitation could lead to unauthorized access or changes in the plugin's functionality.
Users are advised to update to version 4.1.4 or later to mitigate this risk.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate the vulnerability in the WordPress Presto Player Plugin (CVE-2026-45442), users should immediately update the plugin to version 4.1.4 or later.
Alternatively, users can seek assistance from their hosting provider or developer to apply the necessary patches.
Patchstack users have the option to enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins to ensure timely patching.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how the Missing Authorization vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Presto Player impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.