CVE-2026-24987 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-24987: WordPress WP System Log plugin <= 1.2.7 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Activity-Log.com
Product WP System Log
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published March 25, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in activity-log.com WP System Log winterlock allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP System Log: from n/a through <= 1.2.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP System Log versions 1.2.7 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to read sensitive system logs they should not access. An attacker with a basic WordPress account can view confidential logging data without additional interaction. Update to a version newer than 1.2.7 to restrict log access to authorized administrators only.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read system logs and sensitive information they lack permission to view.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Confidential logs containing user data, errors, or system details may be exposed to any logged-in user.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 25, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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