CVE-2026-27422
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Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in YT Player

Publication date: 2026-07-23

Last updated on: 2026-07-23

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in YT Player <= 2.0.9 versions.

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Published
2026-07-23
Last Modified
2026-07-23
Generated
2026-07-23
AI Q&A
2026-07-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-27422
EUVD
EUVD-2026-48160

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack yt_player to 2.0.9 (exc)
yt_player yt_player to 2.0.9 (inc)

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Exploitability

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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

CVE-2026-27422 is an Unauthenticated Broken Access Control vulnerability in the YT Player WordPress plugin versions 2.0.9 and below. It allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that require higher privileges due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks.

Detection Guidance

Check if the YT Player plugin version 2.0.9 or below is installed on your WordPress site. Look for unauthorized access attempts or unusual privileged actions in logs. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions on your website, though exploitation is considered unlikely. It poses a risk in large-scale attacks targeting many websites. No official patch exists yet, so immediate action like updating the plugin or seeking developer assistance is recommended.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the YT Player plugin to the latest version if available. If no patch exists, disable or remove the plugin immediately. Contact your hosting provider or developer for assistance.

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