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CVE-2026-39706 Netro Systems CVE debrief

A Missing Authorization vulnerability exists in the Make My Trivia plugin for WordPress, tracked as CVE-2026-39706. This issue allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability affects the plugin from its inception through version 1.1.0. Administrators and users should assess their exposure and take action. The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score is 5.3, indicating medium severity. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. The vulnerability can be exploited over the network with low attack complexity and no required privileges or user interaction, impacting integrity. To address this vulnerability, users should update the plugin, review access control configurations, monitor usage and logs, and consider additional security measures like Web Application Firewalls (WAFs). The CVE record was published on 2026-04-08T09:16:43.360Z and last modified on 2026-07-24T20:10:00.147Z. The NVD entry for this vulnerability is currently Deferred.

Vendor
Netro Systems
Product
Make My Trivia
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-04-08
Original CVE updated
2026-07-24
Advisory published
2026-04-08
Advisory updated
2026-07-24

Who should care

Administrators and users of the Make My Trivia plugin for WordPress should be aware of this vulnerability. Given the plugin's installation base and the nature of the vulnerability, users should assess their exposure and take appropriate action.

Technical summary

CVE-2026-39706 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Make My Trivia plugin for WordPress. The issue allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score for this vulnerability is 5.3, indicating a medium severity level. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N, which suggests that the vulnerability can be exploited over the network with low attack complexity and no required privileges or user interaction. The impact is limited to integrity, with no impact on confidentiality or availability.

Defensive priority

Medium priority should be given to addressing this vulnerability, as it could potentially allow attackers to manipulate data within the plugin.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update the Make My Trivia plugin to a version beyond 1.1.0 if available.
  • Review and adjust access control configurations for the plugin.
  • Monitor plugin usage and logs for suspicious activity.
  • Consider implementing additional security measures such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-04-08T09:16:43.360Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T20:10:00.147Z. The NVD entry for this vulnerability is currently Deferred. Patchstack has provided a reference for mitigation.

Official resources

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-04-08T09:16:43.360Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Deferred.