CVE-2026-27056: Missing Authorization in StellarWP iThemes Sync
Missing Authorization vulnerability in StellarWP iThemes Sync ithemes-sync allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects iThemes Sync: from n/a through <= 3.2.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-27056 in StellarWP iThemes Sync is due to missing authorization controls, classified under CWE-862. It affects all versions up to 3.2.8, allowing exploitation of improperly configured access controls. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and limited integrity impact. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity as per the CVSS vector, meaning an attacker with low privileges could potentially perform unauthorized actions that alter data or configurations within iThemes Sync. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix is currently available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is released, consider restricting access to iThemes Sync to trusted users only and review access control configurations to minimize risk.
CVE-2026-27056: Missing Authorization in StellarWP iThemes Sync
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in StellarWP iThemes Sync ithemes-sync allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects iThemes Sync: from n/a through <= 3.2.8.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-27056 in StellarWP iThemes Sync is due to missing authorization controls, classified under CWE-862. It affects all versions up to 3.2.8, allowing exploitation of improperly configured access controls. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and limited integrity impact. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity as per the CVSS vector, meaning an attacker with low privileges could potentially perform unauthorized actions that alter data or configurations within iThemes Sync. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix is currently available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is released, consider restricting access to iThemes Sync to trusted users only and review access control configurations to minimize risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-17T13:23:30.505Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6996c9266aea4a407a4971f1
Added to database: 2/19/2026, 8:26:14 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 10:18:12 AM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 4:23:31 AM
Views: 96
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