CVE-2026-25330 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-25330: WordPress PublishPress Authors plugin <= 4.10.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Publishpress
Product PublishPress Authors
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published February 19, 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 PublishPress PublishPress Authors publishpress-authors allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects PublishPress Authors: from n/a through <= 4.10.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

PublishPress Authors versions 4.10.1 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify content they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires a valid WordPress account but no special interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 4.10.1 to prevent unauthorized content changes.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify content or settings they lack permission to change.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users could alter posts, pages, or plugin settings without proper authorization.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low-level privileges.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 19, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated