CVE-2026-62040: Missing Authorization in DEV Institute Restrict User Access – Membership Plugin with Force
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in DEV Institute Restrict User Access – Membership Plugin with Force restrict-user-access allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Restrict User Access – Membership Plugin with Force: from n/a through 2.8.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
DEV Institute
Restrict User Access – Membership Plugin with Force
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves missing authorization checks in the DEV Institute Restrict User Access – Membership Plugin with Force, versions up to 2.8.1. The issue arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels, which could allow unauthorized users to bypass intended restrictions. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, impacting confidentiality but not integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to gain access to restricted areas or functions within the plugin, potentially exposing confidential information. There is no indication of impact on data integrity or availability. No active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, review and tighten access control configurations in the plugin to minimize exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-13T06:14:33.110Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac8d83a2cdf04f65652b3fd
Added to database: 10/09/2026, 12:04:10 UTC
Last enriched: 10/09/2026, 12:18:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 18:57:31 UTC
Views: 15
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