CVE-2026-22445
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Apimo Connector WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. Attackers can exploit incorrectly configured security levels to access restricted functionality. All WordPress sites using Apimo Connector versions up to and including 2.6.4 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Apimo Connector Plugin
⚠️ 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
Complete compromise of the WordPress site through privilege escalation, data theft, or unauthorized administrative actions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive plugin functionality, potentially leading to data exposure or configuration changes.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper access controls, authentication, and network segmentation in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of the plugin's access control mechanisms but is straightforward once identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 2.6.4
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/apimo/vulnerability/wordpress-apimo-connector-plugin-2-6-4-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find Apimo Connector
4. Click 'Update Now' if update available
5. If no update available, deactivate and remove plugin
6. Install latest version from WordPress repository
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate apimo
Restrict Access
allUse web application firewall rules to restrict access to plugin endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the WordPress admin interface
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to plugin functionality
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Apimo Connector version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get apimo --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 2.6.4 and test access controls📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to Apimo Connector endpoints
- Unusual plugin activity from non-admin users
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-content/plugins/apimo/ endpoints from unauthorized sources
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("apimo" OR "CVE-2026-22445") AND (status=403 OR status=401)