CVE-2026-112826: Missing Authorization in eLightUp Falcon – WordPress Optimizations & Tweaks
Description
CVE-2026-112826 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the eLightUp Falcon – WordPress Optimizations & Tweaks plugin. This flaw allows unauthorized users to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The issue affects versions from initial release up to and including 2.12.0. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3, indicating limited impact primarily on confidentiality. No official patch or remediation information is provided in the available data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
eLightUp
Falcon – WordPress Optimizations & Tweaks
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-112826 concerns a missing authorization control in the eLightUp Falcon – WordPress Optimizations & Tweaks plugin for WordPress. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions due to incorrectly configured access control security levels. The affected versions include all releases prior to 2.12.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, impacting confidentiality only. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow unauthorized disclosure of information due to missing authorization checks. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss; integrity and availability are not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting access to the plugin's features and monitor for updates from the vendor. No official patch or workaround information is currently provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T19:23:59.818Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad9b4b24d27ba8daa36649c
Added to database: 10/22/2026, 07:01:06 UTC
Last enriched: 10/22/2026, 07:15:58 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 07:15:58 UTC
Views: 3
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