CVE-2026-32348 in MAS Videos Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/13/2026
Missing Authorization vulnerability in MadrasThemes MAS Videos masvideos allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects MAS Videos: from n/a through <= 1.3.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/20/2026
The CVE-2026-32348 vulnerability represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the MadrasThemes MAS Videos plugin, specifically impacting versions through 1.3.2. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-284 access control weakness category, where improper access control mechanisms allow unauthorized users to perform actions they should not be permitted to execute. The issue manifests as incorrectly configured access control security levels that fail to properly validate user permissions before executing sensitive operations within the video management system.
The technical flaw stems from insufficient authorization checks within the plugin's codebase, where administrative functions and data manipulation capabilities are accessible to users without proper authentication or role validation. This misconfiguration allows attackers to exploit the system's access control mechanisms by directly calling endpoints or functions that should only be available to administrators or authorized personnel. The vulnerability specifically affects the plugin's video management features, potentially enabling unauthorized users to upload, modify, delete, or access protected video content and associated metadata.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability creates significant security risks for WordPress sites utilizing the MAS Videos plugin. Attackers could leverage this weakness to gain unauthorized access to video libraries, potentially leading to data exposure, content tampering, or even complete system compromise if the vulnerability exists in conjunction with other exploits. The attack surface extends to any user who can access the plugin's functionality, making it particularly dangerous in multi-user environments where guest or subscriber accounts might exist. This flaw directly violates the principle of least privilege and can result in unauthorized modification of video content, user data exposure, or potential denial of service conditions.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching of the affected plugin versions to the latest secure release that addresses the access control configuration issues. Administrators should implement additional security measures including role-based access control enforcement, regular security audits of plugin configurations, and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and access control implementation in web applications, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1566 for credential harvesting. Organizations should also consider implementing network segmentation, web application firewalls, and regular penetration testing to identify similar configuration weaknesses in their WordPress environments. The incident underscores the critical need for security-conscious development practices and proper access control design patterns to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation and data compromise.