CVE-2026-24540
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the WordPress Integrate Google Drive plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects all versions up to and including 1.5.5, potentially exposing sensitive Google Drive data to unauthorized users.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Integrate Google Drive 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
Unauthorized users could access, modify, or delete sensitive files stored in Google Drive through the vulnerable WordPress site, potentially leading to data breach or data loss.
Likely Case
Attackers could view or download files they shouldn't have access to, compromising confidentiality of sensitive documents.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication mechanisms, only authorized users can access their designated files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of the plugin's API endpoints and access control mechanisms.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 1.5.5
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find 'Integrate Google Drive'
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository
6. Deactivate, delete old version, upload and activate new version
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate integrate-google-drive
Restrict Access
allImplement additional authentication layer or IP restrictions for WordPress admin
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate the WordPress instance
- Add web application firewall rules to block suspicious API requests to the plugin endpoints
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Integrate Google Drive version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get integrate-google-drive --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 1.5.5 and test access controls📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual API requests to integrate-google-drive endpoints
- Failed authorization attempts followed by successful file access
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-json/integrate-google-drive/* endpoints from unauthorized IPs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "integrate-google-drive" AND ("401" OR "403") AND status="200"