CVE-2026-40808: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Automattic Jetpack VideoPress
Description
CVE-2026-40808 is a medium severity vulnerability in Automattic Jetpack VideoPress versions up to 3.6. It involves missing authorization controls, classified as CWE-862, which allows subscribers to bypass intended access restrictions. The vulnerability impacts the integrity of the system but does not affect confidentiality or availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Automattic
Jetpack VideoPress
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-40808, affects Jetpack VideoPress up to version 3.6 and is categorized under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It allows users with subscriber privileges to perform actions or access resources beyond their authorized scope, leading to an integrity impact. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction. The vulnerability does not compromise confidentiality or availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability impacts the integrity of the Jetpack VideoPress system by allowing unauthorized actions or access by subscriber-level users. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict subscriber privileges where possible and monitor for unusual subscriber activity related to VideoPress features.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-15T09:21:11.865Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aca96ae2cdf04f6564a5bb1
Added to database: 10/10/2026, 19:49:02 UTC
Last enriched: 10/10/2026, 21:03:40 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 00:08:23 UTC
Views: 2
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