CVE-2026-24388
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the WPMasterToolKit WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects all versions up to and including 2.14.0, potentially enabling unauthorized access to plugin functionality.
💻 Affected Systems
- WPMasterToolKit 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
Attackers could gain administrative privileges, modify site content, install malicious plugins/themes, or compromise the entire WordPress installation.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could access restricted plugin features, modify settings, or view sensitive information they shouldn't have access to.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication checks, impact would be limited to authorized users only accessing intended functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access but bypasses authorization checks. No public exploit code identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 2.14.0
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find WPMasterToolKit and update to latest version. 4. Verify update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wpmastertoolkit
Restrict Access
linuxImplement IP-based restrictions to admin areas
# Add to .htaccess: Order deny,allow
Deny from all
Allow from 192.168.1.0/24
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict role-based access controls and audit all user permissions
- Monitor for unusual plugin activity and implement web application firewall rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WPMasterToolKit versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get wpmastertoolkit --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 2.14.0 and test authorization controls📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to plugin endpoints
- Unusual user role changes or privilege escalations
Network Indicators:
- Requests to WPMasterToolKit admin endpoints from unauthorized IPs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "wpmastertoolkit" AND ("admin" OR "ajax") AND status=200 AND user_role!=administrator