What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Breakdance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to export form submissions.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Breakdance versions up to 1.7.1 contain an access control flaw that allows authenticated users to modify data they should not have permission to change. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter content or settings through improper permission checks. The vulnerability requires an existing user account but no additional user interaction.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify data or settings that should be restricted to higher-privilege users.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter site content, settings, or data depending on what Breakdance controls.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 1, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated