Privacy Policy Generator Plugin up to 3.7.0 on WordPress access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Privacy Policy Generator Plugin up to 3.7.0. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-16984. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Privacy Policy Generator Plugin up to 3.7.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The Privacy Policy Generator, Terms & Conditions, GDPR, CCPA, Cookie Policy & Disclaimer Templates WordPress plugin before 3.7.1 does not include an authorization check on a REST route that returns stored account data, allowing unauthenticated visitors to retrieve the connected service's API secret and account details, which can then be used to disconnect the Privacy Policy Generator, Terms & Conditions, GDPR, CCPA, Cookie Policy & Disclaimer Templates WordPress plugin before 3.7.1's integration.

The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-16984 since 07/24/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 3.7.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Privacy Policy Generator Plugin 3.7.1

Timelineinfo

07/24/2026 CVE reserved
08/26/2026 +33 days Advisory disclosed
08/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-16984 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-16984
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-395680

Entryinfo

Created: 08/26/2026 08:14
Changes: 08/26/2026 08:14 (54)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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