CVE-2026-23800 CRITICAL

CVE-2026-23800: WordPress Modular DS plugin <= 2.5.2 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Product Modular DS
Weakness CWE-266
Published January 16, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

10.0/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Modular DS modular-connector allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Modular DS: from 2.5.2 before 2.6.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Modular DS versions 2.5.2 through 2.5.x contain a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain complete control over the system. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network. An attacker can read, modify, or delete any data and disrupt service availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Gain complete control of the system without authentication, read/modify/delete all data, and disrupt service.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete system compromise: attackers can steal data, modify content, create backdoors, and take the site offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 16, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated