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CVE-2026-39627 wproyal CVE debrief

A Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Ashe theme for WordPress, affecting versions up to and including 2.266, has been identified. This issue allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially leading to unauthorized actions. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 and a severity rating of MEDIUM. It can be exploited over the network with low privileges required. Users of the Ashe theme for WordPress, particularly those with versions up to and including 2.266, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions. The CVE record was published on 2026-04-08T09:16:33.080Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T21:10:00.143Z. The NVD entry is currently Deferred.

Vendor
wproyal
Product
Ashe
CVSS
MEDIUM 4.3
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 the Ashe theme for WordPress, particularly those with versions up to and including 2.266, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-39627 vulnerability is characterized by a CVSS score of 4.3 and a severity rating of MEDIUM. It is caused by a Missing Authorization issue in the Ashe theme for WordPress. The vulnerability affects versions from n/a through <= 2.266. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N, indicating that the vulnerability can be exploited over the network with low privileges required.

Defensive priority

Medium priority should be given to updating the Ashe theme to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Inventory and verify the version of the Ashe theme in use.
  • Update the Ashe theme to a version beyond 2.266 if available.
  • Implement compensating controls such as monitoring for suspicious activity related to the Ashe theme.
  • Consider applying patches or updates provided by the vendor as soon as they are available.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-04-08T09:16:33.080Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T21:10:00.143Z. The NVD entry is currently Deferred. Patchstack has provided details about the vulnerability, including its identification as a broken access control issue.

Official resources

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-04-08T09:16:33.080Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Deferred.