CVE-2026-40782 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-40782: WordPress WPAdverts plugin <= 2.3.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Greg Winiarski
Product WPAdverts
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 15, 2026
Last update June 16, 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

Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in WPAdverts <= 2.3.0 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WPAdverts versions up to 2.3.0 lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify data and disrupt site availability. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. Site administrators should update to version 2.3.2 or later to restore access controls.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data and cause service disruption without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter content and degrade site performance until patched.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 15, 2026 CVE published
June 16, 2026 Record updated

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