CVE-2026-97281
Received Received - Intake

Subscriber Broken Access Control in WP Project Manager

Publication date: 2026-10-01

Last updated on: 2026-10-01

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Subscriber Broken Access Control in WP Project Manager <= 4.0.7 versions.

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Published
2026-10-01
Last Modified
2026-10-01
Generated
2026-10-01
AI Q&A
2026-10-01
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-97281
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90839

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wedevs project_manager to 4.0.7 (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 vulnerability is a Broken Access Control issue in the WP Project Manager WordPress plugin versions 4.0.7 and below. It allows users to access restricted pages or perform unauthorized actions, such as viewing other users' data without proper permissions.

Detection Guidance

Check if your WP Project Manager plugin version is 4.0.7 or below. Use WordPress admin dashboard or run: wp plugin list | grep project_manager. Inspect server logs for unauthorized access attempts or unusual user activity.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive information like other users' data, perform unauthorized actions, or potentially escalate privileges. This could lead to data breaches, privacy violations, or unauthorized modifications within the plugin.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA compliance requirements. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust due to data exposure.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the WP Project Manager plugin to version 4.1.0 or later immediately. Apply Patchstack's provided mitigation rule temporarily if an update is not immediately possible. Review user permissions and access controls to ensure proper restrictions.

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