CVE-2026-40777
Received Received - Intake

Subscriber Broken Access Control in WPSection <= 1.5.1

Publication date: 2026-10-10

Last updated on: 2026-10-10

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Subscriber Broken Access Control in WPSection <= 1.5.1 versions.

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Published
2026-10-10
Last Modified
2026-10-10
Generated
2026-10-11
AI Q&A
2026-10-10
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-40777
EUVD
EUVD-2026-96536

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Rashid WPSection n/a

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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 WPSection WordPress plugin versions 1.5.1 and below. It allows users with low privileges, such as Subscribers, to access restricted pages or perform unauthorized actions. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.1, indicating significant risk.

Detection Guidance

Check if the WPSection plugin version 1.5.1 or below is installed on your WordPress site. Look for unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity from Subscriber-level accounts. Use security plugins or server logs to monitor for suspicious page access or actions.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could exploit this to access sensitive data or perform unauthorized actions on your website. Since it affects thousands of sites and is actively targeted, your site may be at risk even if it is small or not widely known.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the WPSection plugin if a patch is available. If no patch exists, apply Patchstack's temporary mitigation rule to block attacks. Consider disabling the plugin until an official fix is released. Monitor your site for signs of exploitation and seek assistance from hosting providers or developers.

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