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CVE-2026-40809 Rara Themes CVE debrief

CVE-2026-40809 is a MEDIUM severity vulnerability in Metro Magazine, a WordPress theme developed by Rara Themes. This issue, published on June 16, 2026, allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels due to a Missing Authorization vulnerability. The vulnerability affects Metro Magazine versions from n/a through 1.4.1.

Vendor
Rara Themes
Product
Metro Magazine
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-16
Original CVE updated
2026-06-16
Advisory published
2026-06-16
Advisory updated
2026-06-16

Who should care

Users of Metro Magazine, specifically those using versions from n/a through 1.4.1, should be aware of this vulnerability. As it has a CVSS score of 6.5 and is classified as MEDIUM severity, it is recommended to apply patches or mitigations as soon as possible.

Technical summary

The vulnerability, identified as CWE-862, is caused by a Missing Authorization issue in Metro Magazine. This allows for Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. The CVSS vector for this vulnerability is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.

Defensive priority

MEDIUM

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the latest patch or update for Metro Magazine to version 1.4.1 or later.
  • Review and configure access control security levels properly.

Evidence notes

The CVE was published and modified on June 16, 2026. The source of this information is the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and Patchstack.

Official resources

CVE-2026-40809 was published on June 16, 2026, and has not been used in any known ransomware campaigns.