CVE-2026-27416: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in bPlugins PDF Poster
CVE-2026-27416 is a medium severity vulnerability in the bPlugins PDF Poster plugin that involves missing authorization controls. This flaw allows unauthorized users to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability affects PDF Poster versions up to 2.4.1. There is no official patch or remediation level currently provided by the vendor. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The CVSS score is 5.3, indicating a moderate impact primarily on confidentiality without affecting integrity or availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-27416 describes a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the bPlugins PDF Poster plugin, affecting versions through 2.4.1. The issue arises from improperly configured access control, allowing unauthorized access to certain functionality or data. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N), indicating it is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction and impacts confidentiality to a limited extent. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no exploits have been observed in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized remote attackers to bypass access controls, potentially leading to limited confidentiality exposure. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The medium severity rating reflects the moderate risk posed by this missing authorization flaw.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, review and tighten access control configurations for the PDF Poster plugin to limit unauthorized access. Monitor for vendor updates or security advisories regarding this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-27416: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in bPlugins PDF Poster
Description
CVE-2026-27416 is a medium severity vulnerability in the bPlugins PDF Poster plugin that involves missing authorization controls. This flaw allows unauthorized users to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability affects PDF Poster versions up to 2.4.1. There is no official patch or remediation level currently provided by the vendor. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The CVSS score is 5.3, indicating a moderate impact primarily on confidentiality without affecting integrity or availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-27416 describes a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the bPlugins PDF Poster plugin, affecting versions through 2.4.1. The issue arises from improperly configured access control, allowing unauthorized access to certain functionality or data. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N), indicating it is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction and impacts confidentiality to a limited extent. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no exploits have been observed in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized remote attackers to bypass access controls, potentially leading to limited confidentiality exposure. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The medium severity rating reflects the moderate risk posed by this missing authorization flaw.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, review and tighten access control configurations for the PDF Poster plugin to limit unauthorized access. Monitor for vendor updates or security advisories regarding this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-19T09:52:28.127Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69fc59dbcbff5d8610cc7562
Added to database: 05/07/2026, 09:22:35 UTC
Last enriched: 05/14/2026, 10:53:46 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 127
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