Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-27362 affects the WordPress WP Bakery Autoresponder Addon plugin up to version 1.0.6. It is a broken access control issue that may let unauthenticated attackers perform actions that should require authorization. The published severity is medium, with limited integrity and availability impact and no confidentiality impact reported.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin risk. Prioritize externally reachable WordPress sites, marketing sites, and sites where unauthorized content or configuration changes could affect customers, lead generation, or brand trust.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-862 Missing Authorization in kamleshyadav WP Bakery Autoresponder Addon, package vc-autoresponder-addon. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running WP Bakery Autoresponder Addon version 1.0.6 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify affected hosting platforms beyond WordPress or confirm whether the plugin is widely deployed.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote unauthenticated exploitation may be possible, but public details in the bundle are limited.
Researcher notes
Public details in the provided sources are sparse. The key facts are missing authorization, affected versions through 1.0.6, and CVSS 6.5. Do not assume a patch level, exploit availability, or specific vulnerable endpoint without vendor or researcher confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the vc-autoresponder-addon plugin.
- Check installed plugin versions and flag 1.0.6 or earlier.
- Review Patchstack and vendor guidance for fixed versions or workarounds.
- Disable or remove the plugin where business use is not required.
- Restrict administrative access and monitor WordPress changes until remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP Bakery Autoresponder Addon is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the exact plugin version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Verify remediation guidance against Patchstack or the plugin vendor before applying changes.
- Review logs for unauthorized plugin-related changes or unexpected autoresponder configuration updates.
- Re-scan after updates or removal to confirm the vulnerable version is absent.
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
- 6.5 (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:L
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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:L3.92.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/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.