What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in upstreamplugin UpStream: a Project Management Plugin for WordPress upstream allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects UpStream: a Project Management Plugin for WordPress: from n/a through <= 2.1.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The UpStream Project Management plugin for WordPress does not properly check user permissions before allowing certain actions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.1.1. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.1.1 when available.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
A low-privilege logged-in user can modify data they lack authorization to change.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users may alter project data, settings, or other protected content within the UpStream plugin.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 20, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated