Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in Motors <= 1.4.109

Executive Summary

CVE-2026-54828 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Motors Plugin versions 1.4.109 and below. It allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that normally require higher privileges because the plugin lacks proper authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks.

This means attackers can bypass security controls and execute privileged operations without logging in or having the necessary permissions.

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Compliance Impact

The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized users performing higher-privileged actions on your WordPress site using the Motors Plugin, potentially compromising the integrity of your site.

Although classified as a low-severity threat with a CVSS score of 7.5, it is a common target in mass-exploit campaigns, increasing the risk of exploitation.

If exploited, it could allow attackers to manipulate data or functionality that should be restricted, which may disrupt your website operations or lead to further security issues.

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Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability in the WordPress Motors Plugin versions 1.4.109 and below allows unauthenticated users to perform higher-privileged actions due to missing authorization checks.

Immediate mitigation steps include updating the plugin to version 1.4.110 or later, which contains the patch for this issue.

Alternatively, users can seek assistance from their hosting provider or developer to apply the necessary fixes.

Using Patchstack's auto-update features for vulnerable plugins is also recommended to reduce risk.

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