CVE-2026-3235: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in peterschulznl WP Data Access – App Builder for Tables, Forms, Charts, Maps & Dashboards
Description
The WP Data Access plugin for WordPress contains an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) in all versions up to and including 5.5.68. This flaw arises from improper validation in the 'check_app_access' function, allowing unauthenticated attackers to access protected app container data by exploiting a mismatch between authorization checks and data retrieval mechanisms.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
peterschulznl
WP Data Access – App Builder for Tables, Forms, Charts, Maps & Dashboards
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3235 is an insecure direct object reference vulnerability in the WP Data Access plugin for WordPress. The vulnerability exists because the authorization check is performed against an app_id, but data retrieval uses a container ID (cnt_id) without verifying container ownership. This discrepancy allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authorization controls and access data from protected app containers. The issue affects all versions up to and including 5.5.68.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access data from protected app containers that should be restricted, leading to unauthorized disclosure of potentially sensitive information. There is no indication of impact on data integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided at this time. Until a patch is available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-26T00:20:37.077Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8ecc85acd9273b49ca22de
Added to database: 08/26/2026, 11:22:45 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 11:38:33 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 18:48:19 UTC
Views: 78
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