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CVE-2026-39610 Pankaj Kumar CVE debrief

A Missing Authorization vulnerability was found in the WpXmas-Snow plugin. This issue allows for Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. The vulnerability affects WpXmas-Snow from n/a through version 1.1. Users of WpXmas-Snow plugin, especially those with version 1.1 or earlier, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to secure their installations. The CVE-2026-39610 vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 and a severity of MEDIUM. It was published on 2026-04-08T09:16:30.440Z and last modified on 2026-07-24T21:10:00.143Z. The vulnerability is caused by a Missing Authorization issue in the WpXmas-Snow plugin, which allows for Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. Medium priority should be given to patching or mitigating this vulnerability, as it has a MEDIUM severity score and could potentially be exploited.

Vendor
Pankaj Kumar
Product
WpXmas-Snow
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

Users of WpXmas-Snow plugin, especially those with version 1.1 or earlier, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to secure their installations.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-39610 vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 and a severity of MEDIUM. It was published on 2026-04-08T09:16:30.440Z and last modified on 2026-07-24T21:10:00.143Z. The vulnerability is caused by a Missing Authorization issue in the WpXmas-Snow plugin, which allows for Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.

Defensive priority

Medium priority should be given to patching or mitigating this vulnerability, as it has a MEDIUM severity score and could potentially be exploited.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Inventory and verify the version of WpXmas-Snow plugin in use.
  • Apply patches or updates to WpXmas-Snow plugin to version 1.1 or later, if available.
  • Implement compensating controls, such as monitoring and access controls, if patching is not feasible.
  • Review and update access control configurations to prevent exploitation.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-04-08T09:16:30.440Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T21:10:00.143Z. The NVD entry is currently Deferred. The vulnerability has a CVSS vector of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-39610 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-39610

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

  • CVE-2026-39610 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-39610

    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.