CVE-2026-39614 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-39614: WordPress JW Player for WordPress plugin <= 2.3.6 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Ilghera
Product JW Player for WordPress
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published April 8, 2026
Last update April 29, 2026

CVSS base score

5.4/10
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:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in ilGhera JW Player for WordPress jw-player-7-for-wp allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects JW Player for WordPress: from n/a through <= 2.3.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The JW Player for WordPress plugin through version 2.3.6 lacks proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify site content or disable features. An attacker with a basic user account can bypass intended access restrictions. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.3.6 and review user permissions.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site content or disable features without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter JW Player settings or content, potentially disrupting video playback or site functionality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 8, 2026 CVE published
April 29, 2026 Record updated

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