Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24540 is a broken access control issue in the WordPress Integrate Google Drive plugin. Sites running affected versions through 1.5.6 may let a logged-in low-privilege user access functionality without proper authorization. The public CVSS score is 5.4, making this a moderate business risk rather than an emergency unless the plugin is widely deployed.
Executive priority
Prioritize as a near-term WordPress hygiene item. Escalate if the plugin is used on public sites with customer, subscriber, or other low-privilege accounts. No cited source confirms active exploitation, so this should not outrank actively exploited critical vulnerabilities.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-862 Missing Authorization in princeahmed Integrate Google Drive, package integrate-google-drive, affecting versions through <= 1.5.6. The CVSS vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L, indicating network reachability, low complexity, authenticated low privilege, no user interaction, limited confidentiality impact, and limited availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the Integrate Google Drive plugin at versions <= 1.5.6. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low-privilege authentication, so public registration, subscriber accounts, customer portals, or shared WordPress access increase relevance.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Public details identify the vulnerability class and affected plugin but do not provide exploitation evidence. Treat internet-facing WordPress sites with untrusted authenticated users as higher priority for review.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE title states <= 1.5.6, while the Patchstack URL text references 1.5.5; rely on the CVE record for affected range unless vendor guidance clarifies. No patch version, proof of concept, or active exploitation is provided in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Integrate Google Drive plugin.
- Identify plugin versions and flag installations at <= 1.5.6.
- Check the vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for a fixed release.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- Restrict untrusted user accounts until remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether integrate-google-drive is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Review user registration and low-privilege account exposure on affected sites.
- Check Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation details.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is no longer at an affected version.
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
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
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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:L/I:N/A:L2.82.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
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.