CVE-2026-24598 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-24598: WordPress Multilanguage by BestWebSoft plugin <= 1.5.2 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Bestwebsoft
Product Multilanguage by BestWebSoft
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 bestwebsoft Multilanguage by BestWebSoft multilanguage allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Multilanguage by BestWebSoft: from n/a through <= 1.5.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Multilanguage by BestWebSoft plugin through version 1.5.2 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

A low-privilege logged-in user can modify data they should not have permission to change.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter plugin settings or data, potentially disrupting site functionality or content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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