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. |
Get an e-mail when this CVE is exploited, patched or re-scored. Free account.
Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – 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.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
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
Affects your stack
Find out whether the stacks and servers you run are on an affected version.
Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.
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.
Know when The Conference gets its next vulnerability
- Watch products and get an email when something new is published
- Check this CVE against your own stack and servers
- Exploit and PoC references, threat intelligence from 22 sources
No credit card · 7-day full trial
Severity by source
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
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
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.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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.
What every action level means
SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
EUVD-2026-11812
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
VulDB
GitHub PoC
Exploit-DB