Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-32379 is a broken access control issue in the WordPress Rara Academic theme through version 1.2.2. An unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to perform actions that should require authorization, with low integrity impact. Public sources do not show active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress exposure. It may allow unauthorized changes but has no reported confidentiality or availability impact in the CVSS data. Prioritize internet-facing sites and high-value education or content properties using this theme.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-862 Missing Authorization. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and low integrity impact. Affected product is raratheme Rara Academic, package rara-academic, through version 1.2.2.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the Rara Academic theme at version 1.2.2 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected in the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote unauthenticated exploitation may be possible without user interaction. However, the provided sources do not include exploit details, proof-of-concept status, or evidence of active exploitation. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied data.
Researcher notes
Public detail is sparse. The record identifies missing authorization in Rara Academic through 1.2.2, but does not name the vulnerable function, endpoint, fixed version, or exploitation evidence. Avoid assuming broader WordPress or plugin impact without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using the Rara Academic theme.
- Check vendor, WordPress theme, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Update the theme if a patched version is available.
- If no fix exists, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed WordPress themes across managed sites.
- Confirm whether Rara Academic is installed and active.
- Record the installed Rara Academic version.
- Prioritize versions 1.2.2 and earlier for remediation review.
- Monitor vendor and Patchstack entries for updated fix information.
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
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.