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The Conference CVE-2026-32335

| EUVDEUVD-2026-11812 MEDIUM
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2026-03-13 Patchstack
5.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization checks on every request
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 (Network vector, Low complexity, No privileges required, No user interaction) reflects a practical, exploitable vulnerability accessible from the internet without special conditions. The absence of authentication requirements (PR:N) combined with low attack complexity (AC:L) significantly elevates real-world risk despite the moderate base score, as automated exploitation tooling can easily target vulnerable instances. However, the limited impact scope—integrity only without confidentiality or availability impact (I:L/A:N/C:N)—suggests attackers can modify data but cannot read sensitive information or cause service disruption. Regarding exploitation probability, while specific EPSS or KEV inclusion data is not provided in the source materials, the straightforward authorization bypass and network accessibility pattern indicates this vulnerability likely exhibits moderate-to-high exploitation probability in practice. Organizations should prioritize patching based on their exposure to untrusted networks and the sensitivity of data managed by The Conference plugin rather than on CVSS score alone.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated remote attacker discovers a WordPress installation running The Conference plugin version 1.2.5 or earlier through simple HTTP enumeration. The attacker crafts HTTP requests to The Conference plugin's endpoints (such as REST API routes or form submission handlers) that perform privileged operations like creating, modifying, or deleting conference data, without providing valid authentication credentials. Because the plugin fails to properly validate user authorization before processing these requests, the attacker successfully modifies conference records, speaker information, or event schedules, achieving integrity compromise with minimal effort and no user interaction required.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 13, 2026

Incorrect access control in The Conference WordPress theme versions up to 1.2.5 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to modify content by exploiting misconfigured authorization checks. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to alter data without proper authentication, impacting the integrity of the affected website.

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v1 Mar 13, 2026 - 16:57 CVSS 5.3

A missing authorization vulnerability exists in raratheme The Conference plugin (versions up to 1.2.5) that allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability enables unauthorized modification of application data through network-based attacks without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges. While the CVSS score of 5.3 indicates medium severity with integrity impact, the lack of authentication requirements and low attack complexity make this a practical exploitation target for remote attackers.

RemediationAI

Immediately upgrade the raratheme The Conference plugin to a version greater than 1.2.5 (consult https://raratheme.com or the WordPress plugin repository for the latest patched release). As an interim mitigation before patching is possible, restrict access to The Conference plugin functionality using network-level controls such as Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules that require authentication tokens, implement HTTP Basic Authentication in front of the plugin via reverse proxy, disable the plugin entirely if not actively required, and regularly audit access logs for unauthorized modification attempts. Additionally, review any data modified by the plugin during the vulnerability window and restore from clean backups if unauthorized changes are detected. Monitor the vendor advisory channels for security updates and enable automatic plugin updates once the patch is released.

Affected VersionsENISA

The Conference n/a ≤≤ 1.2.5

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability stems from CWE-862 (Missing Authorization), a failure in the application's access control implementation within the raratheme The Conference WordPress plugin. The affected component relies on inadequate security level validation when processing user requests, allowing the application to trust client-supplied authorization claims without proper server-side verification. The Conference plugin, identified via CPE as a WordPress theme/plugin component, implements custom post types and administrative functions that should restrict modifications to authenticated and authorized users, but instead permit access based on misconfigured security contexts. This class of vulnerability is particularly common in WordPress plugins that extend REST API endpoints or custom forms without implementing proper capability checks and nonce verification.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Missing Authorization vulnerability in raratheme The Conference the-conference allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects The Conference: from n/a through <= 1.2.5.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using Missing Authorization vulnerability in raratheme The Conference the-conference should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-32335, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 96% exploitable
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

26
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +26
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

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