CVE-2026-40729 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-40729: WordPress 3D viewer – Embed 3D Models plugin <= 1.8.5 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Bplugins
Product 3D viewer – Embed 3D Models
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published April 15, 2026
Last update April 29, 2026

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 bPlugins 3D viewer – Embed 3D Models 3d-viewer allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects 3D viewer – Embed 3D Models: from n/a through <= 1.8.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The 3D Viewer plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization check that allows authenticated users with low privileges to modify content they should not have access to. An attacker with a basic user account can alter data through the plugin's functionality. The vulnerability affects versions up to 1.8.5. Update to a version newer than 1.8.5 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or alter content through the plugin without proper permission checks.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can modify 3D model data or plugin settings, potentially corrupting content or defacing the site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 15, 2026 CVE published
April 29, 2026 Record updated

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