CVE-2026-24540 identifies a missing authorization vulnerability in the Prince Integrate Google Drive plugin, specifically affecting versions up to 1.5.5. The flaw arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels, allowing users with limited privileges (PR:L) to bypass intended restrictions and access or modify resources they should not have permission for. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely (AV:N) without requiring user interaction (UI:N), increasing its risk profile. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting a medium severity due to limited confidentiality and integrity impact and no effect on availability. The vulnerability does not require elevated privileges beyond limited user rights, indicating that attackers with some access to the system could exploit it to escalate their capabilities or access sensitive data. No patches or fixes are currently linked, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild, suggesting the vulnerability is newly disclosed or not yet actively exploited. The plugin integrates Google Drive functionality into other platforms, so the vulnerability could expose sensitive documents or metadata if exploited. The root cause is an incorrect implementation of access control checks, a common security oversight that can lead to unauthorized data access or modification.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive documents and data integrated via the Prince Integrate Google Drive plugin. Confidentiality could be compromised if attackers exploit the missing authorization to view or extract protected files. Integrity risks arise if unauthorized users modify or delete data, potentially disrupting business operations or causing data corruption. Although availability is not impacted, the breach of confidentiality and integrity can lead to regulatory non-compliance, especially under GDPR, resulting in legal and financial penalties. Organizations relying heavily on Google Drive integrations for document management, collaboration, or customer data storage are particularly vulnerable. The medium severity rating indicates a moderate threat level, but the ease of remote exploitation without user interaction increases the urgency of mitigation. The absence of known exploits suggests a window of opportunity for defenders to remediate before widespread attacks occur.

1. Immediately audit all instances of the Prince Integrate Google Drive plugin to identify affected versions (<=1.5.5). 2. Apply vendor patches or updates as soon as they become available; monitor official channels for release announcements. 3. Implement strict access control policies at the application and network levels to restrict user privileges and limit exposure. 4. Conduct thorough code reviews and penetration testing focusing on authorization logic within the integration plugin. 5. Monitor logs and access patterns for unusual or unauthorized attempts to access Google Drive resources through the plugin. 6. Where patching is delayed, consider disabling the plugin or restricting its use to trusted users only. 7. Educate administrators and users about the risks of unauthorized access and enforce the principle of least privilege. 8. Employ network segmentation and zero-trust principles to isolate critical systems integrating Google Drive. 9. Review and tighten Google Drive sharing permissions to minimize data exposure in case of exploitation. 10. Prepare incident response plans to quickly address potential exploitation scenarios.