CVE-2026-25410 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-25410: WordPress WP-CORS plugin <= 0.2.2 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Tstephenson
Product WP-CORS
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 tstephenson WP-CORS wp-cors allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP-CORS: from n/a through <= 0.2.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP-CORS versions 0.2.2 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify data they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter settings or content through the plugin's API endpoints. The vulnerability requires valid login credentials but does not require user interaction beyond authentication.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify plugin settings or data without proper permission checks.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter WP-CORS configuration or related data, potentially affecting site functionality or security posture.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Valid WordPress user account with low-level privileges (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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