CVE-2026-24556: 
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

CVE-2026-24556 is a Missing Authorization (Broken Access Control) vulnerability in the WordPress ElementCamp plugin by wpdive. It allows unauthenticated network-based attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially performing unauthorized privileged actions. The vulnerability affects ElementCamp versions up to and including 2.3.2, and was published on January 23, 2026. It carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium), assigned by Patchstack (Patchstack).

The root cause is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization), meaning the plugin fails to perform adequate authorization checks before executing certain privileged functions. An unauthenticated remote attacker can send crafted network requests to trigger these unprotected functions, bypassing access control restrictions. No authentication, user interaction, or elevated privileges are required, and attack complexity is low. The vulnerability was discovered by security researcher Nabil Irawan and reported to Patchstack on December 23, 2025 (Patchstack).

Successful exploitation results in a limited integrity impact — an unauthenticated attacker can perform unauthorized actions that would normally require higher privileges, without affecting confidentiality or availability of the target system. The scope is limited to the affected WordPress installation running the vulnerable ElementCamp plugin. While the individual impact is low, Patchstack notes that vulnerabilities of this class are commonly used in mass-exploit campaigns targeting thousands of WordPress sites simultaneously, regardless of site size or popularity (Patchstack).

No public proof-of-concept exploit code or confirmed in-the-wild exploitation has been reported for this vulnerability. The EPSS score is approximately 0.017%, indicating a low probability of exploitation in the near term. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Patchstack classifies this as low priority with unlikely exploitation impact, though the unauthenticated, network-accessible attack vector makes it theoretically accessible to automated scanning tools (Patchstack).

The vendor has released a patched version of the ElementCamp plugin. Users should update to version 2.3.6 or later to remediate the vulnerability. If an immediate update is not possible, site administrators should consult their hosting provider or web developer for assistance. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins to automate remediation (Patchstack).