CVE-2026-40777: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Rashid WPSection
Description
CVE-2026-40777 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rashid WPSection versions up to 1.5.1. It involves broken access control, specifically missing authorization checks, which can allow unauthorized users with limited privileges to perform actions they should not be permitted to. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality but can lead to integrity and availability issues.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Rashid
WPSection
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40777 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) affecting WPSection versions up to 1.5.1 by Rashid. This broken access control flaw allows users with low privileges to perform unauthorized actions, potentially impacting the integrity and availability of the system. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, but high integrity and availability impacts.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized modification or disruption of the WPSection system by users with limited privileges, leading to potential integrity and availability compromises. Confidentiality is not affected according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict user privileges and monitor for suspicious activity related to WPSection.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-15T09:20:36.793Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aca96ac2cdf04f6564a5baa
Added to database: 10/10/2026, 19:49:00 UTC
Last enriched: 10/10/2026, 21:03:49 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 00:28:09 UTC
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