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CVE-2026-24618 HashThemes CVE debrief

A vulnerability was discovered in HashThemes Hash Elements, a WordPress plugin, which allows for the exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere. This issue, tracked as CVE-2026-24618, has a CVSS score of 4.3 and is classified as MEDIUM severity. The vulnerability enables the retrieval of embedded sensitive data and affects versions of Hash Elements from n/a through 1.5.4.

Vendor
HashThemes
Product
Hash Elements
CVSS
MEDIUM 4.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-12
Original CVE updated
2026-06-15
Advisory published
2026-06-12
Advisory updated
2026-06-15

Who should care

Users of HashThemes Hash Elements, particularly those with versions 1.5.4 or earlier, should be aware of this vulnerability. Given its MEDIUM severity and the potential for sensitive data exposure, users are advised to update to a patched version as soon as possible.

Technical summary

The Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere vulnerability in HashThemes Hash Elements allows for the retrieval of embedded sensitive data. This issue is due to inadequate controls that permit unauthorized access to sensitive information within the plugin. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-497.

Defensive priority

MEDIUM

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Hash Elements to a version beyond 1.5.4.
  • Review and restrict access to sensitive data within the plugin's configuration.
  • Monitor for any suspicious activity related to the plugin.

Evidence notes

Evidence for this CVE comes from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and Patchstack, indicating a consensus on the vulnerability's existence and details.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-24618 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24618

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

  • CVE-2026-24618 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24618

    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.