CVE-2026-27416: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in bPlugins PDF Poster
CVE-2026-27416 is a medium severity vulnerability in bPlugins PDF Poster affecting versions up to 2. 4. 1. It involves missing authorization controls, allowing exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5. 3, indicating a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required. There is no known exploit in the wild and no official patch or remediation guidance currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-27416) in bPlugins PDF Poster is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It allows unauthorized access due to improperly configured access control mechanisms in the product versions up to 2.4.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting that an attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely without authentication or user interaction, potentially gaining limited information disclosure (confidentiality impact is low, no integrity or availability impact). No patch or official remediation level has been provided by the vendor or authoritative sources as of the published date.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to low confidentiality loss, with no integrity or availability impact reported. An attacker could exploit the missing authorization to access certain resources or functions that should be restricted, but the scope of damage is limited based on the CVSS vector and score. There are no known exploits in the wild, reducing immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary workaround is documented, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, restricting access to the affected component and reviewing access control configurations may help reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-27416: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in bPlugins PDF Poster
Description
CVE-2026-27416 is a medium severity vulnerability in bPlugins PDF Poster affecting versions up to 2. 4. 1. It involves missing authorization controls, allowing exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5. 3, indicating a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required. There is no known exploit in the wild and no official patch or remediation guidance currently available.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-27416) in bPlugins PDF Poster is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It allows unauthorized access due to improperly configured access control mechanisms in the product versions up to 2.4.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting that an attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely without authentication or user interaction, potentially gaining limited information disclosure (confidentiality impact is low, no integrity or availability impact). No patch or official remediation level has been provided by the vendor or authoritative sources as of the published date.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to low confidentiality loss, with no integrity or availability impact reported. An attacker could exploit the missing authorization to access certain resources or functions that should be restricted, but the scope of damage is limited based on the CVSS vector and score. There are no known exploits in the wild, reducing immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary workaround is documented, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, restricting access to the affected component and reviewing access control configurations may help reduce exposure.
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: 5/7/2026, 9:22:35 AM
Last enriched: 5/7/2026, 9:36:29 AM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 10:22:53 AM
Views: 3
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.
External Links
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.