Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24556 affects the WordPress ElementCamp plugin through version 2.3.2. It is a broken access control issue that may let an unauthenticated remote attacker perform actions they should not be allowed to perform. Reported impact is limited to low integrity impact, not data theft or outage.
Executive priority
Handle as a moderate-priority WordPress exposure. It is remotely reachable without login, but the documented impact is limited and no active exploitation is cited. Prioritize externally exposed sites and any business-critical WordPress properties using ElementCamp.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpdive ElementCamp element-camp. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3: network-accessible, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, low integrity impact. The CVE record identifies versions through 2.3.2 as affected.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the ElementCamp plugin at version 2.3.2 or earlier. Internet-facing WordPress installations are the main concern because the CVSS vector indicates network exploitation without authentication.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked in KEV. Public details are limited to broken access control and the CVSS vector. Treat as remotely reachable but not confirmed exploited based on the supplied evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE and Patchstack identify missing authorization in ElementCamp through 2.3.2, with low integrity impact. No exploit details, proof-of-concept, or fixed version are included in the supplied bundle. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the published CVSS characteristics.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ElementCamp plugin and version.
- Prioritize sites running ElementCamp 2.3.2 or earlier.
- Check the vendor or Patchstack entry for fixed-version guidance.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations when available.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether ElementCamp is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare against 2.3.2.
- Review WordPress logs for unusual unauthenticated plugin-related actions.
- Verify remediation after update, disablement, or removal.
- Monitor the Patchstack and CVE records for updated fix details.
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
- 5.3 (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: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.