CVE-2026-24995
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the WordPress Latest Post Shortcode plugin that allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. It affects all versions up to and including 14.2.0, potentially allowing unauthorized users to access restricted functionality.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Latest Post Shortcode 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 access administrative functions, modify plugin settings, or potentially escalate privileges to compromise the WordPress installation.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could access plugin functionality intended only for authenticated users, potentially viewing or modifying shortcode configurations.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication requirements, the vulnerability would be prevented from being exploited.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability involves missing authorization checks, which typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 14.2.0
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Latest Post Shortcode' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate latest-post-shortcode
Restrict Access
allImplement additional access controls at web server level
# Add IP restrictions or authentication requirements to plugin directories
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate WordPress installation
- Add web application firewall rules to detect and block unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for 'Latest Post Shortcode' version 14.2.0 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get latest-post-shortcode --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is updated to later than 14.2.0 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to plugin endpoints
- Unusual user activity from unauthenticated sources
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to plugin-specific endpoints from unauthorized IPs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("latest-post-shortcode" OR "wp-content/plugins/latest-post-shortcode") AND status=200 AND user="-"