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CVE-2026-40808 Automattic CVE debrief

A CVE record for a Subscriber Broken Access Control vulnerability in Jetpack VideoPress versions <= 3.6 was published on October 10, 2026. This vulnerability affects Jetpack VideoPress installations, which may be exposed to unauthorized access. Defenders should assess the potential impact and verify exposure. The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability, and further review is necessary to确定

Vendor
Automattic
Product
Jetpack VideoPress
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-10
Original CVE updated
2026-10-10
Advisory published
2026-10-10
Advisory updated
2026-10-10

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Jetpack VideoPress installations should assess exposure and potential impact.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact of the Subscriber Broken Access Control vulnerability in Jetpack VideoPress versions <= 3.6.

  • Verification of subscriber access control configurations is necessary to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Potential impact on subscriber access control may require updates to access control configurations.

Technical summary

A Subscriber Broken Access Control vulnerability exists in Jetpack VideoPress versions <= 3.6, potentially allowing unauthorized access to subscriber content. This vulnerability requires verification of subscriber access control configurations to prevent exploitation. The technical details are limited, and defenders should review the official CVE record and NVD entry for more

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify exposure to the vulnerability in Jetpack VideoPress versions <= 3.6
  • Assess potential impact on subscriber access control
  • Review and update access control configurations

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-40808 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-40808

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-40808 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-40808

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.