CVE-2026-23550 (GCVE-0-2026-23550)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-14 08:44 – Updated: 2026-01-14 21:09 X_Open Source X_Known Exploited Vulnerability
VLAI?
Title
WordPress Modular DS plugin <= 2.5.1 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
Summary
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Modular DS allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Modular DS: from n/a through 2.5.1.
Severity ?
10 (Critical)
CWE
- CWE-266 - Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Assigner
References
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Impacted products
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| Modular DS | Modular DS |
Affected:
n/a , ≤ 2.5.1
(custom)
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Credits
Teemu Saarentaus | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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