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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24604 is a broken access control issue in the WordPress Simple GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin through version 2.0.0. A remote unauthenticated attacker may be able to perform an unauthorized action with limited integrity impact. The public record rates it medium severity. No provided source indicates active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a routine but timely WordPress plugin remediation item. It is not currently supported by public evidence of active exploitation, but unauthenticated network reachability means internet-facing WordPress sites should be checked promptly.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-862 Missing Authorization in themebeez Simple GDPR Cookie Compliance, package simple-gdpr-cookie-compliance, affecting versions up to and including 2.0.0. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, limited integrity impact, no confidentiality or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the Simple GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin installed at version 2.0.0 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin are not affected based on the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE record and Patchstack entry describe a remotely reachable authorization weakness. The source bundle does not include exploit details, proof of exploitation, or known exploitation in the wild. CISA KEV status is false in the provided data.
Researcher notes
Public details are sparse. The record identifies missing authorization and limited integrity impact but does not name the affected function, endpoint, exploit path, or fixed release. Avoid assuming data theft or service disruption from the provided evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Simple GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin.
- Identify any installations running version 2.0.0 or earlier.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for an available fixed version.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling the plugin where business impact allows.
- Restrict administrative access and monitor plugin-related changes until remediated.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it to affected versions.
- Review application logs for unexpected plugin setting or configuration changes.
- Verify remediation against vendor or Patchstack guidance when available.
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 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
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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.