CVE-2026-11907: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in xwp Stream – Activity Log & Audit Trail
The Stream plugin for WordPress up to version 4.2.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability. This flaw allows authenticated users with subscriber-level access or higher to access all activity records via the Heartbeat API without proper authorization checks. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-862 and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.5.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-11907 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the Stream – Activity Log & Audit Trail WordPress plugin. The plugin fails to properly verify user authorization for actions related to accessing activity logs. As a result, any authenticated user with subscriber-level privileges or above can retrieve all Stream activity records through the Heartbeat API. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 4.2.0. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can bypass authorization controls to view all activity log records maintained by the Stream plugin. This exposure of potentially sensitive audit trail data could lead to information disclosure. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality of activity logs.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict subscriber-level access where possible and monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-11907: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in xwp Stream – Activity Log & Audit Trail
Description
The Stream plugin for WordPress up to version 4.2.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability. This flaw allows authenticated users with subscriber-level access or higher to access all activity records via the Heartbeat API without proper authorization checks. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-862 and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
xwp
Stream – Activity Log & Audit Trail
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-11907 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the Stream – Activity Log & Audit Trail WordPress plugin. The plugin fails to properly verify user authorization for actions related to accessing activity logs. As a result, any authenticated user with subscriber-level privileges or above can retrieve all Stream activity records through the Heartbeat API. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 4.2.0. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can bypass authorization controls to view all activity log records maintained by the Stream plugin. This exposure of potentially sensitive audit trail data could lead to information disclosure. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality of activity logs.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict subscriber-level access where possible and monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-10T16:13:34.742Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a75691dbf8831d539c9bda2
Added to database: 08/07/2026, 05:11:57 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 15:49:56 UTC
Last updated: 09/21/2026, 22:01:32 UTC
Views: 66
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