CVE-2026-5336: CWE-1336 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in DataPress (Dataverse Integration)
CVE-2026-5336 is a vulnerability in the DataPress (Dataverse Integration) WordPress plugin before version 2.91. It improperly restricts access to its template rendering feature, allowing users with Contributor roles to disclose sensitive information such as session cookies of higher privileged users who view the affected content. This can lead to unauthorized data disclosure and potential privilege escalation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The DataPress (Dataverse Integration) WordPress plugin before 2.91 does not properly restrict access to its template rendering feature. This flaw allows users with a role as low as Contributor to access sensitive information, including session cookies of higher privileged users who view the affected content. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-1336 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine) and CWE-200 (Information Exposure). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.8, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information such as session cookies belonging to higher privileged users. This could enable attackers with low-level roles to escalate privileges or impersonate other users, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch is currently documented. Until a patch is available, restrict Contributor role access to the affected plugin features or disable the plugin if possible to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2026-5336: CWE-1336 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in DataPress (Dataverse Integration)
Description
CVE-2026-5336 is a vulnerability in the DataPress (Dataverse Integration) WordPress plugin before version 2.91. It improperly restricts access to its template rendering feature, allowing users with Contributor roles to disclose sensitive information such as session cookies of higher privileged users who view the affected content. This can lead to unauthorized data disclosure and potential privilege escalation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.8medium
Affected software
DataPress (Dataverse Integration)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The DataPress (Dataverse Integration) WordPress plugin before 2.91 does not properly restrict access to its template rendering feature. This flaw allows users with a role as low as Contributor to access sensitive information, including session cookies of higher privileged users who view the affected content. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-1336 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine) and CWE-200 (Information Exposure). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.8, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information such as session cookies belonging to higher privileged users. This could enable attackers with low-level roles to escalate privileges or impersonate other users, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch is currently documented. Until a patch is available, restrict Contributor role access to the affected plugin features or disable the plugin if possible to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-01T14:05:20.576Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a750707bf8831d5395f5ab8
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 22:13:27 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 16:21:21 UTC
Last updated: 09/21/2026, 22:01:36 UTC
Views: 38
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