CVE-2026-24579 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-24579: WordPress Ai Image Alt Text Generator for WP plugin <= 1.1.9 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Wp Messiah
Product Ai Image Alt Text Generator for WP
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published January 23, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP Messiah Ai Image Alt Text Generator for WP ai-image-alt-text-generator-for-wp allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Ai Image Alt Text Generator for WP: from n/a through <= 1.1.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Ai Image Alt Text Generator for WP plugin through version 1.1.9 lacks proper authorization checks on certain functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or availability, only data integrity.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify data in the plugin that should be restricted to higher-privilege users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter plugin settings or data, potentially disrupting the alt-text generation feature or affecting site content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 23, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated