What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in MantraBrain Ultimate Watermark ultimate-watermark allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Ultimate Watermark: from n/a through <= 1.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Ultimate Watermark versions 1.1 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify content they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no special interaction. Integrity of site content is at risk if an attacker gains even basic user credentials.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify content or settings they should not have permission to change.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter site content, watermarks, or settings if they obtain any valid login credential.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Valid user account with low-level privileges; network access to the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 22, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated