CVE-2026-23550
WordPress Modular DS plugin <= 2.5.1 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
- Published
- Jan 14, 2026
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026
- Assigning CNA
- Patchstack
- Evidence observed
- Aug 8, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HModerate · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 97.6%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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Summary
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Modular DS Modular DS modular-connector allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Modular DS: from n/a through <= 2.5.1.
Sources
7Bash-based proof-of-concept tester for CVE-2026-23550. Checks WordPress modular connector login endpoints for admin cookie issuance and verifies dashboard access. Supports single-target and list scanning with configurable timeouts.
- CVE-2026-23550Exploit
Bash exploit for CVE-2026-23550 that triggers unauthenticated WordPress admin login via crafted REST API request to Modular Connector's /api/modular-connector/login endpoint.
CVE-2026-23550 - Modular DS WordPress Plugin **Unauthenticated Admin Access**
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