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CVE-2026-62102 Gato GraphQL CVE debrief

A vulnerability in Gato GraphQL plugin versions <= 19.2.3 allows for subscriber privilege escalation. The CVE record was published on 2026-09-11T19:17:43.073Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Deferred.

Vendor
Gato GraphQL
Product
Unknown
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-11
Original CVE updated
2026-09-11
Advisory published
2026-09-11
Advisory updated
2026-09-11

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the Gato GraphQL plugin should assess exposure and potential impact.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact of the subscriber privilege escalation vulnerability in Gato GraphQL plugin versions <= 19.2.3.

  • Subscriber privilege escalation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data
  • Potential impact on system integrity and confidentiality

Technical summary

The Gato GraphQL plugin has a vulnerability that allows for subscriber privilege escalation in versions <= 19.2.3. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and is considered HIGH severity.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify exposure by checking installed plugin versions
  • Assess potential impact on subscriber privileges
  • Consider upgrading to a patched version if available

Evidence notes

The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and is considered HIGH severity. The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-62102 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-62102

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

  • CVE-2026-62102 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62102

    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.