Severity by source
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Network-reachable WordPress plugin endpoint; AC:H reflects specific preconditions for exploitation; PR:N confirmed by unauthenticated classification; C:H appropriate for database management plugin exposing records; no integrity or availability impact observed.
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CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in WP Data Access <= 5.5.80 versions.
AnalysisAI
Broken access control in WP Data Access WordPress plugin versions 5.5.80 and earlier exposes protected data to unauthenticated remote attackers who can satisfy specific high-complexity exploitation conditions, allowing unauthorized read access to resources that should require authorization. Classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) with a CVSS score of 5.9 (Medium), the flaw carries high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact, consistent with unauthorized data read rather than modification. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | The WP Data Access plugin must be installed and active on the target WordPress site in version 5.5.80 or earlier. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 3.1 score of 5.9 reflects a meaningful tension: C:H (High Confidentiality) indicates the data at risk is significant, while AC:H substantially reduces the exploitability floor compared to a straightforward access bypass. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An unauthenticated remote attacker targeting a WordPress site running WP Data Access 5.5.80 or earlier sends a crafted HTTP request to a plugin endpoint or AJAX handler that lacks the required authorization check. After satisfying the high-complexity conditions imposed by the AC:H rating - such as a specific plugin configuration state or request parameter combination - the attacker bypasses access control and reads protected data, such as database records or restricted table contents, without needing a WordPress account. … |
| Remediation | Update the WP Data Access plugin to a version above 5.5.80 via the WordPress admin panel or the WordPress plugin repository. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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EUVD-2026-63338
GHSA-49jg-wv7f-f5wg