CVE-2026-13468: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in themeisle Visualizer – Tables & Charts Manager with Built-in AI Generator
The Visualizer – Tables & Charts Manager with Built-in AI Generator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.3. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to access and export the contents of any visualizer chart on the site — including charts in draft, private, pending, future, or trash status — as CSV, Excel, or HTML via the /wp-json/visualizer/v1/action/{chart}/{type}/ REST endpoint. This bypass is particularly impactful because the standard WordPress REST endpoint for the non-public 'visualizer' custom post type correctly enforces capability checks and returns HTTP 401 to unauthenticated callers, whereas this plugin-registered route circumvents that protection entirely.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-13468 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the Visualizer – Tables & Charts Manager with Built-in AI Generator WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to and including 4.0.3. The vulnerability exists because the plugin's custom REST endpoint /wp-json/visualizer/v1/action/{chart}/{type}/ does not enforce proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated users to export chart data in CSV, Excel, or HTML formats. This bypass contrasts with the standard WordPress REST endpoint for the visualizer custom post type, which correctly enforces capability checks and returns HTTP 401 to unauthorized requests. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization).
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access and export the contents of any visualizer chart on the affected WordPress site, including charts not publicly available (draft, private, pending, future, or trashed). This exposure can lead to unauthorized disclosure of potentially sensitive data contained within these charts. The vulnerability does not affect data integrity or availability but has a high confidentiality impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the REST endpoint by disabling or limiting the plugin's REST API routes via custom code or security plugins. Monitor for updates from themeisle and apply any official patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-13468: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in themeisle Visualizer – Tables & Charts Manager with Built-in AI Generator
Description
The Visualizer – Tables & Charts Manager with Built-in AI Generator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.3. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to access and export the contents of any visualizer chart on the site — including charts in draft, private, pending, future, or trash status — as CSV, Excel, or HTML via the /wp-json/visualizer/v1/action/{chart}/{type}/ REST endpoint. This bypass is particularly impactful because the standard WordPress REST endpoint for the non-public 'visualizer' custom post type correctly enforces capability checks and returns HTTP 401 to unauthenticated callers, whereas this plugin-registered route circumvents that protection entirely.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-13468 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the Visualizer – Tables & Charts Manager with Built-in AI Generator WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to and including 4.0.3. The vulnerability exists because the plugin's custom REST endpoint /wp-json/visualizer/v1/action/{chart}/{type}/ does not enforce proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated users to export chart data in CSV, Excel, or HTML formats. This bypass contrasts with the standard WordPress REST endpoint for the visualizer custom post type, which correctly enforces capability checks and returns HTTP 401 to unauthorized requests. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization).
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access and export the contents of any visualizer chart on the affected WordPress site, including charts not publicly available (draft, private, pending, future, or trashed). This exposure can lead to unauthorized disclosure of potentially sensitive data contained within these charts. The vulnerability does not affect data integrity or availability but has a high confidentiality impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the REST endpoint by disabling or limiting the plugin's REST API routes via custom code or security plugins. Monitor for updates from themeisle and apply any official patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-26T20:45:25.868Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a44a07827e9c79719fbd5a1
Added to database: 07/01/2026, 05:07:04 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:09:30 UTC
Last updated: 08/16/2026, 00:41:11 UTC
Views: 47
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.
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.