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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22450 affects the WordPress Don Peppe theme up to version 1.3. It is a broken access control issue that may let a logged-in user perform an action they should not be allowed to perform. The published impact is limited to integrity, not data theft or outage.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress exposure. It is not currently supported by sources as actively exploited, and impact is limited, but authenticated access-control flaws can enable unauthorized site changes. Prioritize sites with many user accounts or external contributors.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Select-Themes Don Peppe. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network-reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low integrity impact. Sources do not describe the vulnerable function, exact authorization gap, exploit procedure, or a fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites using the Don Peppe theme version 1.3 or earlier, especially where untrusted or low-privileged users can authenticate. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. Successful exploitation requires an authenticated user account, according to the CVSS privileges-required rating. Public details are limited, so practical exploitability cannot be fully assessed from the bundle.
Researcher notes
Public disclosure is sparse. The CVE description names Don Peppe through 1.3, while the structured affected entry in the bundle is limited and not fully explanatory. No vulnerable endpoint, patch version, workaround, or exploitation evidence is provided in the cited sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Don Peppe theme and record installed versions.
- Check Patchstack and the theme vendor for updated guidance or a fixed release.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme on exposed sites.
- Limit WordPress accounts to trusted users and remove unnecessary low-privileged accounts.
- Monitor WordPress administrative activity for unauthorized content or configuration changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Don Peppe is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether the installed theme version is 1.3 or earlier.
- Review user roles and remove accounts that do not need site access.
- Check vendor or Patchstack advisories for a fixed version or workaround.
- Review logs for unexpected authenticated changes after the publication date.
Public sources used
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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: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
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
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