VDB-341686 · CVE-2026-23800 · GCVE-0-2026-23800

Modular DS Plugin up to 2.5.x on WordPress privileges assignment

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Modular DS Plugin up to 2.5.x on WordPress. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges assignment. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-23800. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Modular DS Plugin up to 2.5.x on WordPress. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges assignment vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-266. A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Modular DS modular-connector allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Modular DS: from 2.5.2 before 2.6.0.

The weakness was released by Pikachu. The advisory is available at patchstack.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-23800 since 01/16/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.6.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

Modular DS Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 10.0
CNA Vector (Patchstack): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges assignment
CWE: CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Modular DS Plugin 2.6.0

Timelineinfo

01/16/2026 Advisory disclosed
01/16/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
01/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: patchstack.com
Researcher: Pikachu
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-23800 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-23800
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-341686

Entryinfo

Created: 01/16/2026 23:29
Changes: 01/16/2026 23:29 (64)
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Cache ID: 216::103