CVE-2026-24577 in Pie Register Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 01/23/2026
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Genetech Products Pie Register pie-register allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Pie Register: from n/a through <= 3.8.4.7.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/24/2026
The CVE-2026-24577 vulnerability represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the Genetech Products Pie Register plugin, specifically impacting versions through 3.8.4.7. This vulnerability stems from incorrectly configured access control security levels that fail to properly validate user permissions before granting access to sensitive functionality. The issue manifests as an insufficient authorization mechanism that allows unauthorized users to exploit administrative features and potentially gain elevated privileges within the system.
This vulnerability directly relates to CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization within software systems, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1566 for social engineering through credential access. The flaw exists in the plugin's access control implementation where user roles and permissions are not properly enforced during critical operations. Attackers can exploit this weakness to bypass authentication checks and access restricted administrative functions that should only be available to authorized administrators.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation as it creates a persistent security risk that can be exploited by both authenticated and unauthenticated attackers depending on the specific implementation. The affected system components likely include user management interfaces, plugin configuration settings, and administrative dashboards that lack proper access validation. This weakness enables attackers to perform actions such as modifying user permissions, accessing sensitive data, or potentially compromising the entire WordPress installation through the vulnerable plugin.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2026-24577 should prioritize immediate patching to version 3.8.4.8 or later where the authorization controls have been properly implemented. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to limit access to administrative interfaces and monitor for suspicious access patterns in their logs. Additional defensive measures include regular security audits of plugin configurations, implementing role-based access control policies, and ensuring that only necessary users have administrative privileges. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper access control implementation in web applications and highlights the need for comprehensive security testing of third-party plugins before deployment. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for exploitation attempts targeting known vulnerabilities in popular plugins.