CVE-2026-27999 in Tourfic Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 08/13/2026
Subscriber Broken Access Control in Tourfic <= 2.23.1 versions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/13/2026
The vulnerability identified as broken access control in the Tourfic plugin affects versions up to and including 2.23.1, representing a critical security flaw that undermines the authentication and authorization mechanisms within the WordPress ecosystem. This weakness allows unauthorized users to bypass normal access restrictions and gain elevated privileges or access to restricted functionality that should only be available to legitimate administrators or authorized personnel.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate validation of user permissions and roles within the plugin's core functionality. Attackers can exploit this flaw by manipulating request parameters or leveraging missing access control checks in the plugin's codebase, potentially enabling them to perform administrative actions such as modifying tour configurations, accessing sensitive data, or even executing arbitrary code on the affected WordPress installation. The vulnerability manifests when the plugin fails to properly verify whether the requesting user possesses sufficient privileges to access specific endpoints or perform certain operations.
From an operational standpoint, this broken access control vulnerability creates significant risk for organizations relying on the Tourfic plugin for travel booking and tour management services. The impact extends beyond simple unauthorized access to include potential data breaches, service disruption, and compromise of customer information stored within the tour booking system. Attackers could exploit this weakness to manipulate booking records, alter pricing structures, or gain access to confidential customer details including personal information and payment data.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-285, which specifically addresses improper authorization issues in software systems, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and privilege escalation. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including updating to the latest patched version of Tourfic, reviewing user permissions, and implementing additional security controls such as web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious access patterns. Network segmentation and role-based access control measures can help limit the potential impact if exploitation occurs, while regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities across the entire WordPress ecosystem.
Mitigation strategies must include comprehensive patch management procedures, user access reviews, and implementation of security monitoring solutions that can detect anomalous behavior patterns associated with privilege escalation attempts. The affected organizations should also consider implementing additional layers of authentication including multi-factor authentication for administrative accounts and regular security assessments to ensure ongoing protection against similar vulnerabilities in other third-party plugins or custom developed components within their WordPress infrastructure.