CVE-2026-25462 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-25462: WordPress avalex plugin <= 3.1.3 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Avalex

Product avalex

Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization

Published March 25, 2026

Last update April 28, 2026

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CVSS base score

6.5/10

Attack vector Network

Attack complexity Low

Privileges required None

User interaction None

Confidentiality None

Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in avalex avalex avalex allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects avalex: from n/a through <= 3.1.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Avalex versions 3.1.3 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify data and disrupt service. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. Update to version 3.1.4 or later to remediate.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify data and disrupt service availability without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter or delete critical data and cause service disruptions.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 25, 2026 CVE published

April 28, 2026 Record updated

External resources

07References

NVD — National Vulnerability Database https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25462 CWE — Common Weakness Enumeration https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/862.html AskarLabs — CWE-862 write-up Missing Authorization

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