CVE-2026-39528 WP Delicious CVE debrief

Who should care

Administrators and users of WP Delicious plugin, especially those with versions 1.9.5 or earlier, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to secure their installations. WP Delicious users should review their installations and update to a version beyond 1.9.5. Security teams should monitor WP Delicious installations for suspicious activity.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-39528 vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 and is classified as MEDIUM severity. It is caused by a Missing Authorization issue in WP Delicious, which can be exploited by attackers to access sensitive information. The vulnerability is described as CWE-862. The vulnerability affects WP Delicious versions from n/a through 1.9.5.

Defensive priority

Medium priority should be given to updating WP Delicious to a version beyond 1.9.5, as the vulnerability can be exploited by attackers with network access.

Recommended defensive actions

• Update WP Delicious to a version beyond 1.9.5
• Review and adjust access control configurations for WP Delicious
• Monitor WP Delicious installations for suspicious activity
• 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 2026-04-08T09:16:26.077Z and last modified on 2026-07-24T21:10:00.143Z. The NVD entry is currently Deferred. There may be limited information available about this vulnerability, and defenders should verify the affected scope and severity with the vendor or other trusted sources. The vulnerability affects WP Delicious versions from n/a through 1.9.5. The CVSS score is 5.3, and the severity is classified as MEDIUM. The CWE is 862. The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers with network access.

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