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CVE-2026-111842 WP Sunshine CVE debrief

The CVE-2026-111842 vulnerability affects the WordPress Sunshine Photo Cart plugin, versions up to and including 3.7.5. This issue is related to a Missing Authorization vulnerability, which could potentially allow attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability requires verification of the plugin version and review of access control configurations to prevent potential exploitation. Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the Sunshine Photo Cart plugin should assess their exposure and verify the plugin version in use.

Vendor
WP Sunshine
Product
Sunshine Photo Cart
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-22
Original CVE updated
2026-10-22
Advisory published
2026-10-22
Advisory updated
2026-10-22

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the Sunshine Photo Cart plugin should assess their exposure and verify the plugin version in use.

Why it matters

The CVE-2026-111842 vulnerability in the WordPress Sunshine Photo Cart plugin requires verification of the plugin version and review of access control configurations to prevent potential exploitation.

  • Verify plugin version and update if necessary.
  • Review access control configurations for the plugin.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is a Missing Authorization issue in the WordPress Sunshine Photo Cart plugin, affecting versions up to and including 3.7.5. This could potentially allow attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The issue requires defenders to verify the version of the Sunshine Photo Cart plugin in use and ensure it is updated to a version beyond 3.7.5 if possible. They should also review access control configurations for the plugin.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the Sunshine Photo Cart plugin in use and ensuring it is updated to a version beyond 3.7.5 if possible. They should also review access control configurations for the plugin.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the version of the Sunshine Photo Cart plugin in use.
  • Ensure the plugin is updated to a version beyond 3.7.5 if possible.
  • Review access control configurations for the plugin.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and associated source item provide details on the vulnerability. However, specific details about exploitation or impact are limited. The source item and CVE Program record provide evidence that the vulnerability exists, but further verification is needed to determine the full scope of the issue. Defenders should verify the plugin version and review access control configurations.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-111842 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-111842

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

  • CVE-2026-111842 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-111842

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

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.