CVE-2026-22391
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in the Mikado-Themes Cocco WordPress theme that allows attackers to bypass authorization controls by manipulating user-controlled keys. Attackers can access unauthorized resources by exploiting incorrectly configured access control security levels. This affects all WordPress sites using Cocco theme versions up to and including 1.5.1.
💻 Affected Systems
- Mikado-Themes Cocco WordPress Theme
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could access sensitive user data, modify unauthorized content, or perform administrative actions depending on what objects can be referenced.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to user profiles, posts, or other content that should be restricted, potentially leading to data exposure or content manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper access controls, but still represents a security control bypass that should be addressed.
🎯 Exploit Status
IDOR vulnerabilities typically require some level of authentication but allow privilege escalation or access to unauthorized resources.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 1.5.1
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update the Cocco theme to the latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Click 'Update Now' for Cocco theme. 4. Verify update completes successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
Implement web application firewall rules
allAdd WAF rules to detect and block IDOR attack patterns
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement additional access control checks at the application layer
- Monitor for suspicious access patterns to sensitive endpoints
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Cocco theme version. If version is 1.5.1 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check WordPress admin panel or examine wp-content/themes/cocco/style.css for Version headerVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Cocco theme version is greater than 1.5.1 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access patterns to restricted endpoints
- Requests with manipulated object IDs or parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with sequential or predictable object IDs
- Access to endpoints that should be restricted
SIEM Query:
web.url:*cocco* AND (web.status:403 OR web.status:200) AND web.method:GET|POST