Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a broken access control issue in the WordPress 6Storage Rentals plugin through version 2.19.5. A logged-in user may be able to perform actions they should not be authorized to perform. The documented impact is limited integrity impact, not data theft or service outage.
Executive priority
Prioritize as a moderate maintenance and exposure-reduction item. It does not currently justify emergency response based on the provided evidence, but affected WordPress sites should be inventoried and remediated during the next security update cycle.
Technical view
CVE-2023-26002 is a CWE-862 Missing Authorization flaw in 6Storage Rentals. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network-reachable, low complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and low integrity impact. The source bundle does not identify affected endpoints, exploit details, or a fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that have 6Storage Rentals installed at version 2.19.5 or earlier. Because the CVSS vector requires privileges, unauthenticated internet users are not indicated as the attacker model in the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Public details are sparse, so treat it as a plugin authorization weakness requiring authenticated access rather than a confirmed mass-exploitation threat.
Researcher notes
The record lacks endpoint-level detail, proof-of-concept information, and named fixed-version guidance. Analysis should stay focused on authenticated authorization boundaries in 6Storage Rentals and should not assume broader WordPress compromise without additional evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the 6Storage Rentals plugin and version.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed release or mitigation.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Limit WordPress user accounts and roles to the minimum required access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any production site runs 6Storage Rentals through version 2.19.5.
- Review plugin release notes or Patchstack for fixed-version status.
- Check WordPress users and roles for unnecessary privileged or semi-privileged accounts.
- Review relevant application activity for unexpected rental configuration or record changes.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.