CVE-2026-66454
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Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in WP Social Avatar

Publication date: 2026-08-13

Last updated on: 2026-08-13

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in WP Social Avatar <= 1.5 versions.

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Published
2026-08-13
Last Modified
2026-08-13
Generated
2026-08-13
AI Q&A
2026-08-13
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-66454
EUVD
EUVD-2026-57874

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wp_social_avatar wp_social_avatar to 1.5 (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 is an unauthenticated broken access control vulnerability in the WP Social Avatar WordPress plugin versions 1.5 and below. It allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that require higher privileges due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if the WP Social Avatar plugin version 1.5 or below is installed on your WordPress site. You can use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WP-CLI or inspect the plugin files in the /wp-content/plugins/wp-social-avatar/ directory for version details.

Impact Analysis

Unauthenticated attackers could exploit this to perform unauthorized actions on affected websites. This may lead to data manipulation, unauthorized access, or other malicious activities. The vulnerability is considered moderately dangerous and could be used in mass campaigns targeting many websites.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately disable the WP Social Avatar plugin if installed. Apply Patchstack's mitigation rule if available. Contact your hosting provider or developer for assistance. Monitor for suspicious activity and consider updating the plugin once an official patch is released.

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