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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22445 affects the WordPress Apimo Connector plugin. It is a broken access control issue that may let unauthenticated internet users perform limited unauthorized actions. The published CVSS score is 5.3, so this is not described as critical, but exposed WordPress sites using the plugin should treat it as a timely remediation item.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification and remediation on public WordPress sites using this plugin. The severity is moderate, but unauthenticated network access increases operational concern. Act during the next urgent WordPress maintenance cycle, faster for high-value real estate or customer-facing sites.
Technical view
The issue is categorized as CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Proptech Plugin Apimo Connector, package name apimo. Sources state affected versions are through 2.6.5.2, while the Patchstack reference title mentions 2.6.4. The vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N, indicating remote unauthenticated low-complexity exploitation with limited integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations with the Apimo Connector plugin installed, especially versions at or below the affected range reported in the CVE. Internet-facing WordPress sites are the primary concern. The provided sources do not identify affected endpoints, business workflows, or whether default configurations are vulnerable.
Exploitation context
The CVE record indicates no CISA KEV listing in the supplied data. The public sources provided do not claim active exploitation or provide exploit availability. The risk comes from unauthenticated network reachability and missing authorization, but the documented impact is limited to integrity, not confidentiality or availability.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE and Patchstack metadata. There is a version discrepancy: the CVE description says through 2.6.5.2, while the Patchstack URL/title references 2.6.4. No patch version, exploit details, or active exploitation evidence is included in the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Apimo Connector plugin.
- Check installed plugin versions against the CVE and Patchstack entries.
- Review vendor or Patchstack guidance for fixed versions or recommended mitigation.
- Restrict administrative access to WordPress and plugin management interfaces.
- Temporarily disable the plugin if business impact allows and no fix is available.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Apimo Connector is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record the exact plugin version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Compare findings with the CVE affected range and Patchstack advisory.
- Review web logs for unusual unauthenticated requests to plugin-related paths.
- Document compensating controls if immediate remediation is not possible.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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.