CVE-2026-42648: Missing Authorization in Brainstorm Force Spectra
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Spectra ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Spectra: from n/a through <= 2.19.22.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-42648 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Spectra plugin versions up to 2.19.22. This issue arises from improperly configured access control, potentially allowing an attacker with low privileges to access certain resources or functions without proper authorization. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low complexity and no user interaction, resulting in limited confidentiality impact. There is no indication of integrity or availability compromise. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and the vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access due to missing authorization checks, potentially exposing some confidential information. However, it does not affect data integrity or system availability. The CVSS score of 4.3 reflects a medium severity with limited confidentiality impact. 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 patch or temporary fix is documented, users should monitor Brainstorm Force advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, limiting privileges of users and reviewing access control configurations may help reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-42648: Missing Authorization in Brainstorm Force Spectra
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Spectra ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Spectra: from n/a through <= 2.19.22.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-42648 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Spectra plugin versions up to 2.19.22. This issue arises from improperly configured access control, potentially allowing an attacker with low privileges to access certain resources or functions without proper authorization. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low complexity and no user interaction, resulting in limited confidentiality impact. There is no indication of integrity or availability compromise. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and the vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access due to missing authorization checks, potentially exposing some confidential information. However, it does not affect data integrity or system availability. The CVSS score of 4.3 reflects a medium severity with limited confidentiality impact. 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 patch or temporary fix is documented, users should monitor Brainstorm Force advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, limiting privileges of users and reviewing access control configurations may help reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-29T09:04:31.204Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f1f131cbff5d861004ad03
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 11:53:21 AM
Last enriched: 5/13/2026, 2:44:16 AM
Last updated: 6/14/2026, 2:21:03 AM
Views: 72
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