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CVE-2026-57782 PressTigers CVE debrief

A Missing Authorization vulnerability in PressTigers Universal Clocks universal-clocks allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Universal Clocks: from n/a through <= 1.2.0. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 and is classified as MEDIUM severity. Users of Universal Clocks plugin for WordPress should verify their installation and update to a patched version if necessary. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-13T10:16:42.290Z and has not been modified since then.

Vendor
PressTigers
Product
Universal Clocks
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-13
Original CVE updated
2026-07-13
Advisory published
2026-07-13
Advisory updated
2026-07-13

Who should care

Users of Universal Clocks plugin for WordPress, administrators, security teams, and vulnerability management teams should verify their installation and update to a patched version if necessary. They should also review and adjust access control configurations for the plugin to prevent exploitation and monitor for any suspicious activity related to the plugin.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-57782 vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 and is classified as MEDIUM severity. It involves a Missing Authorization issue in the Universal Clocks plugin for WordPress, which could allow attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The affected versions range from n/a to 1.2.0. The vulnerability is related to Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.

Defensive priority

Medium priority due to the potential for exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels. Additional review is needed to confirm affected scope and severity.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the version of Universal Clocks plugin installed and update to a patched version if necessary.
  • Review and adjust access control configurations for the plugin to prevent exploitation.
  • Monitor for any suspicious activity related to the plugin.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-13T10:16:42.290Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently in the 'Received' status. The source item URL for CVE-2026-57782 is provided, but additional verification is needed to confirm affected scope and severity. Defenders should verify the Universal Clocks plugin version and review access control configurations.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-57782 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-57782

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

  • CVE-2026-57782 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-57782

    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.