CVE-2026-40809: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Rara Themes Metro Magazine
CVE-2026-40809 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Rara Themes Metro Magazine plugin affecting versions up to and including 1.4.1. This flaw allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially leading to unauthorized actions that impact the integrity and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-40809 in Rara Themes Metro Magazine is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It affects all versions up to and including 1.4.1. The issue arises from improperly configured access control mechanisms, allowing unauthorized users to perform actions that should be restricted. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L) indicates that the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction, with low attack complexity. The impact affects integrity and availability but not confidentiality. There is no vendor advisory or patch available at this time.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modification of data (integrity impact) and disruption of service (availability impact). Confidential information disclosure is not indicated. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, increasing the risk of attack. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor for updates from Rara Themes and consider restricting access to the affected plugin where possible. No official mitigation or temporary fix has been provided by the vendor.
CVE-2026-40809: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Rara Themes Metro Magazine
Description
CVE-2026-40809 is a missing authorization vulnerability in the Rara Themes Metro Magazine plugin affecting versions up to and including 1.4.1. This flaw allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially leading to unauthorized actions that impact the integrity and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-40809 in Rara Themes Metro Magazine is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It affects all versions up to and including 1.4.1. The issue arises from improperly configured access control mechanisms, allowing unauthorized users to perform actions that should be restricted. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L) indicates that the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction, with low attack complexity. The impact affects integrity and availability but not confidentiality. There is no vendor advisory or patch available at this time.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modification of data (integrity impact) and disruption of service (availability impact). Confidential information disclosure is not indicated. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, increasing the risk of attack. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor for updates from Rara Themes and consider restricting access to the affected plugin where possible. No official mitigation or temporary fix has been provided by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-15T09:21:11.865Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a31650b0b89be6888c92035
Added to database: 06/16/2026, 15:00:27 UTC
Last enriched: 06/23/2026, 15:31:00 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 106
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