CVE-2026-24982
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Spectra plugin for WordPress, allowing attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access controls. It affects WordPress sites using Spectra (Ultimate Addons for Gutenberg) up to version 2.19.17, potentially enabling unauthorized actions.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Spectra Plugin (Ultimate Addons for Gutenberg)
⚠️ 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).
🔒 Custom verification scripts are available for registered users. Sign up free to download automated test scripts.
- 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 modify content, change settings, or perform administrative actions without authentication, potentially leading to site takeover or data compromise.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could modify posts, pages, or plugin settings they shouldn't have access to, disrupting site functionality.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication checks, impact would be limited to authorized users only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Missing authorization vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.19.18 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Spectra' and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update completes successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Spectra Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg
Restrict Access
allImplement IP whitelisting or additional authentication layers for WordPress admin
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and monitor for unauthorized changes
- Use web application firewall rules to block suspicious requests to Spectra endpoints
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for Spectra version ≤2.19.17Check Version:
wp plugin get ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Spectra plugin version is 2.19.18 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized POST requests to Spectra endpoints
- Unexpected modifications to posts/pages by non-admin users
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to /wp-content/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri_path="/wp-json/spectra*" OR uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php") AND status_code=200 AND user_agent NOT IN ("admin_user_agents")