Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24631 affects the WordPress Rosebud theme through version 1.4. It is an authorization weakness where a logged-in user may manipulate user-controlled identifiers to access or change objects they should not control. Business impact is most likely limited integrity and availability impact, not confirmed data disclosure.
Executive priority
Treat as a medium-priority WordPress exposure. Prioritize remediation for customer-facing sites, membership sites, or sites allowing many contributors/subscribers. The risk is not currently supported as actively exploited, but authenticated authorization flaws can still cause unauthorized changes or disruption.
Technical view
The issue is an Insecure Direct Object Reference mapped to CWE-639 in Mikado-Themes Rosebud. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, low integrity and availability impact. Public details do not describe specific endpoints or fixed versions.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the Rosebud theme version 1.4 or earlier, where untrusted or lower-privileged accounts can log in. Sites not using this theme are not affected based on provided sources.
Exploitation context
The record does not indicate active exploitation, and it is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data. Exploitation requires an authenticated user. Public sources identify the vulnerability class but do not provide exploit details or proof-of-concept status.
Researcher notes
Public information is sparse. The CVE names IDOR/authorization bypass via user-controlled key but does not identify affected components, endpoints, parameters, or a patched version. Avoid assuming confidentiality impact because the CVSS vector marks confidentiality as none.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Rosebud theme and record installed versions.
- Prioritize sites with public registration or many low-privileged users.
- Check Patchstack and the vendor/theme marketplace for updated guidance or a fixed release.
- Restrict or disable untrusted user accounts where operationally feasible.
- Back up the site before applying theme updates or changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Rosebud theme is installed and active on each WordPress site.
- Verify the installed theme version is greater than 1.4 if a fixed release exists.
- Review user roles and remove unnecessary low-privileged accounts.
- Check web and application logs for unusual authenticated object changes.
- Monitor Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation details.
Public sources used
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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:N/I:L/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:N/I:L/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:N/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.