CVE-2026-73189: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Themeum WP Crowdfunding
CVE-2026-73189 is an authorization bypass vulnerability classified as CWE-639 affecting WP Crowdfunding versions prior to 2.2.1. It involves insecure direct object references (IDOR) that allow subscribers to access unauthorized data by manipulating user-controlled keys. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Themeum's WP Crowdfunding plugin allows subscribers to bypass authorization controls via insecure direct object references (IDOR) by manipulating user-controlled keys. The issue affects versions before 2.2.1 and could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access with low complexity and privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality but not integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level privileges can exploit this vulnerability to access data they are not authorized to view, potentially exposing sensitive information. The impact is limited to confidentiality without affecting data integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict subscriber privileges where possible and monitor for unusual access patterns related to object references.
CVE-2026-73189: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Themeum WP Crowdfunding
Description
CVE-2026-73189 is an authorization bypass vulnerability classified as CWE-639 affecting WP Crowdfunding versions prior to 2.2.1. It involves insecure direct object references (IDOR) that allow subscribers to access unauthorized data by manipulating user-controlled keys. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Themeum's WP Crowdfunding plugin allows subscribers to bypass authorization controls via insecure direct object references (IDOR) by manipulating user-controlled keys. The issue affects versions before 2.2.1 and could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access with low complexity and privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality but not integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level privileges can exploit this vulnerability to access data they are not authorized to view, potentially exposing sensitive information. The impact is limited to confidentiality without affecting data integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict subscriber privileges where possible and monitor for unusual access patterns related to object references.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-11T10:58:36.297Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a846a4bc6e8be033250a6a4
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 14:20:59 UTC
Last enriched: 08/18/2026, 15:05:51 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 16:09:34 UTC
Views: 3
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