Description
Subscriber Broken Access Control in Prevent files / folders access <= 2.6.7 versions.
Published: 2026-09-30
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized file and folder access through broken access control
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The Vulnerability Prevent files / folders access plugin in WordPress versions up to 2.6.7 contains a broken access control flaw identified as CWE‑862. A user who can authenticate with a subscriber‑level account is able to bypass the intended restrictions and retrieve private files or directories via the plugin’s interface, potentially exposing sensitive data.

Affected Systems

WordPress sites that have installed miniOrange’s Prevent files / folders access plugin at versions 2.6.7 or earlier. The issue is specific to the plugin, not the core WordPress installation, but any site using a vulnerable plugin is at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 4.3, indicating a moderate potential impact. EPSS data is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, a subscriber or other authenticated user can exploit the flaw to access protected files; the attack vector is likely within the application, requiring an authenticated session but not privileged system access.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 30, 2026 at 16:27 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress Prevent files / folders access plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.6.8).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the Prevent files / folders access plugin to version 2.6.8 or later
  • If an upgrade cannot be performed immediately, disable or uninstall the plugin to prevent bypassing of file protection
  • Configure the plugin to allow access to protected files only for administrator-level users

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 30, 2026 at 16:27 UTC.

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History

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Subscriber Broken Access Control in Prevent files / folders access <= 2.6.7 versions.
Title WordPress Prevent files / folders access plugin <= 2.6.7 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}


Subscriptions

No data.

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-30T13:27:15.802Z

Reserved: 2026-09-24T10:23:19.164Z

Link: CVE-2026-97267

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-30T13:25:54.605Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-30T13:17:37.787

Modified: 2026-09-30T14:18:16.717

Link: CVE-2026-97267

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-30T16:30:12Z

Weaknesses