Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Bowo Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) admin-site-enhancements allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE): from n/a through <= 8.4.0.
Published: 2026-03-13
Score: 5.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized Access
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

CVE-2026-32423 describes a Missing Authorization flaw in the Bowo Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) plugin (admin-site-enhancements). The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially granting unintended privileges through the plugin’s admin interface. This flaw is catalogued as CWE-862 and carries a CVSS score of 5.4, indicating moderate severity with risks primarily to data confidentiality and integrity rather than remote code execution.

Affected Systems

The issue affects the Bowo Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) plugin on all WordPress deployments that have a plugin version n/a through <= 8.4.0. No lower bound is specified, so any release of the plugin with a version number not greater than 8.4.0 is considered vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The EPSS score is reported as < 1 %, indicating a low likelihood of exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, it is inferred that the attack vector is interaction with the plugin’s administrative endpoints; the flaw originates from insufficient authorization checks, so any authenticated user with access to the WordPress admin area could attempt to exploit the missing controls.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on March 19, 2026 at 15:46 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) plugin to a version newer than 8.4.0.
  • If an upgrade is not feasible, disable or uninstall the plugin to prevent exploitation.
  • After updating or disabling, review WordPress user roles and capabilities to ensure only trusted administrators have backend privileges.
  • Monitor site logs for any suspicious administrative activity until the plugin is removed or patched.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on March 19, 2026 at 15:46 UTC.

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History

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Bowo
Bowo admin And Site Enhancements Ase
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Bowo
Bowo admin And Site Enhancements Ase
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing Authorization vulnerability in Bowo Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) admin-site-enhancements allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE): from n/a through <= 8.4.0.
Title WordPress Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) plugin <= 8.4.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-862
References

Subscriptions

Bowo Admin And Site Enhancements Ase
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-01T14:16:14.230Z

Reserved: 2026-03-12T11:11:26.570Z

Link: CVE-2026-32423

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Updated: 2026-03-13T18:54:24.566Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-03-13T19:55:00.293

Modified: 2026-03-16T14:53:46.157

Link: CVE-2026-32423

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-03-23T12:03:41Z

Weaknesses