What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in themebeez Simple GDPR Cookie Compliance simple-gdpr-cookie-compliance allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Simple GDPR Cookie Compliance: from n/a through <= 2.0.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Simple GDPR Cookie Compliance versions 2.0.0 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify cookie compliance settings or data. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.0.0 to restore proper access controls.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify cookie compliance settings or data without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Cookie consent settings could be altered by unauthorized parties, potentially exposing visitor privacy.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 23, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated