Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24944 is a broken access control issue in the WordPress Subscribe2 plugin through version 10.44. An unauthenticated network attacker may access functionality or data that should require authorization. Public sources rate it medium severity, with high confidentiality impact and low integrity impact. No cited source indicates active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin risk. It is not reported as actively exploited, but it may expose sensitive information without login. Organizations with public WordPress sites using Subscribe2 should verify versions and follow vendor guidance promptly.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-862 Missing Authorization in weDevs Subscribe2, affecting versions up to and including 10.44. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N. Patchstack and the CVE record describe incorrectly configured access control security levels, but provide limited technical detail publicly.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the Subscribe2 plugin at version 10.44 or earlier. Internet-facing WordPress sites are the main concern because the CVSS vector requires network access and no user privileges or interaction.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. Public details do not confirm exploitation in the wild or provide a named attack path. The high attack complexity suggests exploitation may depend on specific site state, configuration, or reachable plugin behavior.
Researcher notes
Public source detail is sparse. The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated network exploitation with high complexity, high confidentiality impact, and limited integrity impact. Do not assume exploitability across all installations without reviewing the vulnerable plugin code, configuration, and any vendor update notes.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Subscribe2 plugin and version.
- Prioritize sites running Subscribe2 10.44 or earlier.
- Check the vendor or plugin repository for an updated fixed version.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling the plugin where business impact is acceptable.
- Restrict administrative and plugin-related access using normal WordPress hardening controls.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Subscribe2 is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed Subscribe2 version and compare against 10.44.
- Review plugin changelog or vendor advisory for a fixed release.
- Check web logs for unusual unauthenticated access to Subscribe2-related endpoints.
- Document compensating controls if the plugin cannot be updated or disabled.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N2.24.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/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.