CVE-2026-28190
Received Received - Intake

Subscriber Broken Access Control in ProLancer Element

Publication date: 2026-08-24

Last updated on: 2026-08-24

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Subscriber Broken Access Control in ProLancer Element <= 1.4.8 versions.

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Published
2026-08-24
Last Modified
2026-08-24
Generated
2026-08-24
AI Q&A
2026-08-24
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-28190
EUVD
EUVD-2026-64798

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
prolancer element to 1.4.8 (inc)
patchstack prolancer_element to 1.4.8 (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 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the ProLancer Element WordPress plugin versions 1.4.8 and below. It allows unprivileged users like Subscribers to perform actions they should not be able to due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks.

Detection Guidance

Check if the ProLancer Element plugin version 1.4.8 or below is installed on your WordPress site. Look for unauthorized actions performed by Subscriber-level users. Use security plugins or manual code review to identify missing authorization checks in plugin files.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to perform unauthorized actions on your WordPress site, potentially modifying content, accessing sensitive data, or escalating privileges. The CVSS score of 7.1 indicates a moderate to high risk of exploitation in mass campaigns.

Compliance Impact

Broken Access Control can lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's security requirements. This may result in non-compliance, legal penalties, or reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Disable the ProLancer Element plugin immediately if possible. Apply Patchstack's mitigation rule to block attacks. Contact your hosting provider or developer for assistance. Monitor for suspicious activity from Subscriber accounts.

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