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Qubely EUVDEUVD-2026-48132

| CVE-2026-65531 MEDIUM
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2026-07-23 Patchstack GHSA-xfmg-6jq2-vj2x
4.8
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
    Identify WordPress site running Qubely ≤1.8.14
  2. Delivery
    Locate exposed unauthenticated endpoint
  3. Exploit
    Craft unauthorized HTTP request
  4. Execution
    Bypass missing authorization check
  5. Impact
    Read or modify limited plugin-controlled 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

Exploitation requires no authentication (PR:N per CVSS vector), but high attack complexity (AC:H) means a specific, non-default condition must be met - likely knowledge of the exact vulnerable endpoint or parameter within the Qubely plugin. The plugin must be installed and active on the target WordPress site. The Patchstack description does not specify whether a particular Qubely feature (e.g., block templates, font loader, Google Fonts API proxy) must be enabled, so the precise triggering configuration is unconfirmed from available data. Exploitation is limited by: the AC:H constraint implying a non-trivial exploitation path, low impact ceiling (C:L/I:L, no availability impact), and the requirement that Qubely be actively installed - sites not using this plugin are entirely unaffected.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8 (Medium) with vector AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N reflects a genuinely moderate risk profile. Network accessibility without authentication (AV:N, PR:N, UI:N) broadens the attack surface, but high attack complexity (AC:H) substantially limits opportunistic exploitation - automated mass scanning is unlikely to succeed without additional preconditions. Impact is bounded: confidentiality and integrity are both rated Low, with no availability impact, suggesting the reachable functionality does not touch critical content or settings. EPSS data was not provided in the source intelligence, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified numerically. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, and no POC code is referenced. Patchstack is the sole reporting source; no independent vendor advisory or NVD enrichment is available. Overall, this is a real but low-urgency issue - highest priority for sites where Qubely is installed and exposed to untrusted networks, lowest for sites behind authentication proxies or WAFs.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker identifies a WordPress site running Qubely 1.8.14 or earlier and sends a crafted HTTP request - likely a POST to a specific wp-ajax or REST API endpoint - without providing valid authentication credentials. The missing authorization check allows the request to be processed, enabling the attacker to read limited data or modify certain plugin-managed content. Because AC:H applies, the attacker likely needs prior knowledge of the specific endpoint and parameters, reducing the practicality of automated mass exploitation. No public POC has been identified at time of analysis.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 23, 2026

Broken access control in the Qubely WordPress Gutenberg block plugin (versions up to and including 1.8.14) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass authorization checks and perform restricted actions, resulting in limited confidentiality and integrity compromise. The vulnerability stems from missing authorization enforcement (CWE-862) on one or more plugin endpoints exposed to the network. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis, and the CVSS vector reflects high attack complexity, tempering real-world risk below what the unauthenticated access vector alone might suggest.

RemediationAI

Update the Qubely plugin to a version later than 1.8.14 as soon as a patched release becomes available via the WordPress plugin repository or the Themeum website. No exact fixed version number was confirmed in the provided intelligence - the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/qubely/vulnerability/wordpress-qubely-plugin-1-8-14-broken-access-control-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve should be monitored for patch confirmation. As a compensating control, restrict access to WordPress admin-ajax.php and REST API endpoints at the WAF or web server layer for unauthenticated users where Qubely functionality does not require public-facing access. Alternatively, temporarily deactivating the Qubely plugin eliminates the attack surface entirely, at the cost of losing page-builder functionality on affected posts. Sites behind an authentication gateway (e.g., SSO or HTTP basic auth at the server level) are effectively shielded from unauthenticated exploitation.

Affected VersionsENISA

Qubely n/a ≤1.8.14

Affected Packages

euvd qubely no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Qubely is a Gutenberg-based WordPress page builder plugin developed by Themeum (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:themeum:qubely:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*). The root cause is CWE-862 (Missing Authorization): the plugin registers AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or admin-facing endpoints that fail to verify the caller's capability or nonce before processing sensitive operations. WordPress plugins commonly expose wp-ajax or REST endpoints that are reachable without authentication; when authorization checks are absent or bypassable, unauthenticated callers can invoke functionality intended only for editors or administrators. The AC:H metric in the CVSS vector indicates that exploitation requires some non-default condition - likely a specific endpoint, parameter, or request sequence - rather than a trivially repeatable attack against any Qubely installation.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 4.8 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
vuln.today AI 4.8 MEDIUM

Network-exposed unauthenticated endpoint justifies AV:N and PR:N; AC:H reflects non-trivial exploitation path; no availability impact applies.

3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

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

DescriptionCVE.org

Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in Qubely <= 1.8.14 versions.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 96% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
popular WordPress Gutenberg block plugin, moderate global install base
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 0.1%
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
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

24
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +24
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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