CVE-2026-110901: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in WPMU DEV SmartCrawl
Description
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in WPMU DEV SmartCrawl smartcrawl-seo allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects SmartCrawl: from n/a through 3.16.4.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Affected software
WPMU DEV
SmartCrawl
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-110901 in WPMU DEV SmartCrawl SEO plugin arises from incorrect access control configurations that permit authorization bypass via a user-controlled key. This flaw allows an attacker with low privileges to gain unauthorized access to certain functionalities or data by exploiting the misconfiguration. The affected versions include all releases prior to 3.17.1, specifically from the initial versions up to 3.16.4. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.4, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. Confidentiality and integrity impacts are low, with no availability impact reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges can bypass authorization controls by manipulating a user-controlled key due to misconfigured access control security levels. This could lead to unauthorized access to restricted features or data within the SmartCrawl plugin. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with low severity, and no availability impact is noted.
Mitigation Recommendations
No explicit patch or remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and tighten access control configurations in SmartCrawl to prevent unauthorized key manipulation. Monitor vendor communications for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-15T00:19:27.828Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad220cc2cdf04f656f03515
Added to database: 10/16/2026, 13:04:12 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 13:18:17 UTC
Last updated: 10/16/2026, 19:03:29 UTC
Views: 11
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
External Links
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.