CVE-2026-73401 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-73401: WordPress InstaWP Connect plugin <= 0.1.3.7 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Instawp
Product InstaWP Connect
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published August 13, 2026
Last update August 13, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
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:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in InstaWP Connect <= 0.1.3.7 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

InstaWP Connect versions up to 0.1.3.7 lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify data on the site. The vulnerability requires only network access and no user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 0.1.3.7 to prevent unauthorized changes.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data without authentication or permission.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter site content or settings without logging in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 13, 2026 CVE published
August 13, 2026 Record updated

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