What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-27386?

CVE-2026-27386 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-27386?

Within 24 hours: Audit all DesignThemes Directory Addon instances across your infrastructure and document affected systems; disable the plugin on non-critical systems if possible. Within 7 days: Implement WAF rules to restrict unauthorized access to the vulnerable endpoint; monitor access logs for suspicious activity patterns. Within 30 days: Evaluate alternative directory solutions or contact DesignThemes for guidance on patch availability; conduct a security review of any data accessed through the vulnerable plugin.

CVE-2026-27386

HIGH

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2026-03-05 audit@patchstack.com

Authentication Bypass

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Re-analysis Queued

Apr 22, 2026 - 21:37 vuln.today

cvss_changed

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 05, 2026 - 06:16 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Missing Authorization vulnerability in designthemes DesignThemes Directory Addon designthemes-directory-addon allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects DesignThemes Directory Addon: from n/a through <= 1.8.

AnalysisAI

designthemes DesignThemes Directory Addon designthemes-directory-addon is affected by missing authorization (CVSS 7.5).

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affects designthemes DesignThemes Directory Addon designthemes-directory-addon. Missing Authorization vulnerability in designthemes DesignThemes Directory Addon designthemes-directory-addon allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects DesignThemes Directory Addon: from n/a through <= 1.8.