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The Grid EUVDEUVD-2026-15563

| CVE-2026-24369 HIGH
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2026-03-25 Patchstack GHSA-fh76-q46q-x23c
7.1
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: Patchstack
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Authenticate as low-privilege user
  2. Exploit
    Access Grid admin interface
  3. Execution
    Bypass access control checks
  4. Impact
    Read sensitive configuration data

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.

Exploitation Conditions

Requires authenticated user access to Theme-one The Grid WordPress plugin versions before 2.8.0. Attacker must be logged in with low-privilege user account (PR:L). No victim interaction needed. Exploits improperly configured access control on Grid functionality.

Impact

Without an assigned CVSS score or EPSS probability data, assessment relies on contextual factors: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) is consistently high-risk in real-world exploitation, as access control bypasses directly enable privilege escalation and data theft. The authentication bypass tag indicates this is not a theoretical issue but a practical weakness. The existence of a patch (version 2.8.0) and ENISA tracking suggest vendor acknowledgment of real risk. Given WordPress plugin ubiquity and the straightforward nature of authorization flaws (typically automatable), this warrants immediate attention despite absent CVSS/EPSS metrics. The lack of CVSS assignment may reflect the CVE's recent publication date (2026 designation) rather than low severity. Real-world risk is moderate-to-high for any installation not yet patched.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker or low-privilege user (such as a subscriber or contributor role) accesses The Grid plugin's admin functions directly via HTTP requests, bypassing the intended WordPress capability checks. Due to the missing authorization controls, the plugin processes these requests without validating the user's actual role or permissions, allowing the attacker to modify grid content, change configuration settings, or extract sensitive data. This could be automated using simple scripts to enumerate and exploit the access control weakness across multiple WordPress installations.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 25, 2026

The Grid WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.8.0 contain a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) that allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. This broken access control flaw enables unauthorized users to bypass authentication mechanisms and access functionality or data they should not have permission to reach. While no CVSS score or EPSS data is currently available, the vulnerability has been documented by Patchstack and assigned ENISA EUVD ID EUVD-2026-15563, indicating active tracking by vulnerability databases.

RemediationAI

Immediately upgrade The Grid to version 2.8.0 or later, which addresses the missing authorization vulnerability. Users should verify the upgrade through the WordPress plugin dashboard and confirm the active version matches 2.8.0+. If immediate patching is not feasible, administrators should restrict plugin functionality by disabling the vulnerable features or limiting access to the plugin's dashboard to trusted administrator accounts only via WordPress role management. Review user permissions and audit any suspicious access logs for signs of unauthorized use. The vulnerability details and patch confirmation are available on the Patchstack database at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/the-grid/vulnerability/wordpress-the-grid-plugin-2-8-0-broken-access-control-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve.

Affected VersionsENISA

The Grid n/a ≤< 2.8.0

Affected Packages

euvd the_grid_n_a fix: 2.8.0

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

The Grid is a WordPress plugin (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:theme-one:the_grid:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) that provides grid-based layout and content management functionality. The vulnerability stems from CWE-862 (Missing Authorization), which represents a failure to properly enforce access control checks before allowing users to perform sensitive operations or access protected resources. This occurs when the plugin does not adequately validate user roles, capabilities, or permissions before executing privileged actions, allowing attackers to bypass WordPress's standard role-based access control (RBAC) model. The flaw affects The Grid from unspecified early versions through version 2.7.x, suggesting the security configuration has been inadequately implemented across multiple release cycles.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 7.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

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

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Updated
Apr 16, 2026 - 06:15 EUVD-patch-fix
executive summary
Patch available
Apr 16, 2026 - 05:29 EUVD
2.8.0
CVE Published
Mar 25, 2026 - 16:14 nvd
HIGH 7.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Theme-one The Grid the-grid allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects The Grid: from n/a through < 2.8.0.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

The Grid WordPress plugin versions before 2.8.0 contain a broken access control vulnerability that permits unauthenticated attackers to bypass authorization controls and access restricted functionality or sensitive data. Organizations running affected versions face immediate risk of unauthorized access to administrative or user-protected content, requiring urgent patching to prevent data exposure or unauthorized modifications.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not possible: restrict access to WordPress administrative functions and affected plugin features using web application firewall (WAF) rules; disable the Grid plugin until patching is complete; monitor access logs for unusual authentication bypass attempts.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 96% exploitable
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

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 HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
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
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

36
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +36
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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