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CVE-2026-57429 eLightUp CVE debrief

A CVE record for a Broken Access Control vulnerability in Slim SEO plugin versions <= 4.6.2 was published on June 25, 2026, and last modified on October 25, 2026.

Vendor
eLightUp
Product
Slim SEO
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-25
Original CVE updated
2026-10-25
Advisory published
2026-06-25
Advisory updated
2026-10-25

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with Slim SEO plugin versions <= 4.6.2 should assess exposure and prioritize verification or remediation.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of Slim SEO plugin versions <= 4.6.2 and assess the need for updates or compensating controls due to a Broken Access Control vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 and Medium severity.

  • Verify exposure of Slim SEO plugin versions <= 4.6.2
  • Assess the need for updates or patches
  • Evaluate potential consequences of Broken Access Control

Technical summary

A Broken Access Control vulnerability exists in Slim SEO plugin versions <= 4.6.2, with a CVSS score of 6.5 and Medium severity.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of Slim SEO plugin versions <= 4.6.2 and assess the need for updates or compensating controls.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify Slim SEO plugin version and assess exposure
  • Evaluate the need for updates or patches
  • Consider compensating controls for affected systems

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 6.5 and a Medium severity level.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-57429 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-57429

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

  • CVE-2026-57429 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-57429

    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.