CVE-2026-23800
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to escalate privileges in Modular DS modular-connector WordPress plugin. Attackers can gain higher-level permissions than intended, potentially compromising the entire WordPress site. All WordPress sites using affected versions of this plugin are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- Modular DS modular-connector WordPress 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 site takeover where attackers gain administrative access, install backdoors, steal sensitive data, deface the site, or use it for further attacks.
Likely Case
Attackers gain elevated privileges to modify content, install malicious plugins/themes, or access sensitive user data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper access controls, monitoring, and least privilege principles are already implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Privilege escalation vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins are commonly exploited. Requires some level of access to initiate.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.6.0
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Modular DS modular-connector'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 2.6.0+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate modular-connector
Restrict plugin access
allLimit which users can access plugin functionality
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and monitor for unusual privilege changes
- Isolate affected WordPress instance from critical systems and data
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Modular DS modular-connector → Version. If version is between 2.5.2 and 2.6.0 (exclusive), you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get modular-connector --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.6.0 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected user role changes in WordPress logs
- Plugin activation/deactivation by non-admin users
- Failed login attempts followed by successful privilege escalation
Network Indicators:
- Unusual admin panel access patterns
- Requests to plugin-specific endpoints from unauthorized users
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (event="user_role_change" OR event="plugin_modified") AND user_role!="administrator"