CVE-2026-74929
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Unauthorized Project Data Access in Project Manager WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-26

Last updated on: 2026-08-26

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Project Manager WordPress plugin before 4.0.7 does not restrict several of its REST API routes to the projects a user belongs to, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to read other projects' task content and user email addresses and to modify other projects' task boards.

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Published
2026-08-26
Last Modified
2026-08-26
Generated
2026-08-26
AI Q&A
2026-08-26
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-74929
EUVD
EUVD-2026-66279

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Vendor Product Version / Range
project_manager wordpress_plugin to 4.0.7 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects the WP Project Manager WordPress plugin versions before 4.0.7. It involves Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) flaws in the plugin's REST API routes. Authenticated users, including those with the Subscriber role, can access or modify data from projects they do not belong to, such as reading task content and user email addresses or changing task boards.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if the WP Project Manager plugin version is below 4.0.7. You can use WPScan with the command: wpscan --url <your-site-url> --enumerate vp,vt. Look for the plugin version and any reported vulnerabilities.

Impact Analysis

If you use the affected plugin, an attacker with basic user access could steal sensitive project data like task details and email addresses. They could also alter task boards in projects they are not part of, potentially disrupting workflows or causing data integrity issues.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access control. Organizations using the plugin may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage due to exposed user information.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the WP Project Manager plugin to version 4.0.7 or later. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin until an update is applied. Review user roles and permissions to ensure least privilege access.

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