Missing Authorization in WP Docs by Fahad Mahmood
CVE-2026-24990

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Docs
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-24990?

The WP Docs plugin developed by Fahad Mahmood contains a missing authorization vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized access due to incorrectly configured security levels. This flaw enables attackers to bypass access restrictions, compromising sensitive files and potentially exposing confidential information. Affected versions include WP Docs up to and including 2.2.8. It is essential for users to ensure that they are running an updated version to protect against this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

WP Docs 0 <= 2.2.8

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-docs/...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

hhhai | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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