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CVE-2026-23550

WordPress Modular DS plugin <= 2.5.1 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Published: Jan 14, 2026Updated: Apr 23, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
NVD MITRE
9.8CVSS
CRITICAL

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Modular DS Modular DS modular-connector allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Modular DS: from n/a through <= 2.5.1.

EPSS Score
4.5%
Top 10.6%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
1 Known
Remediation
Patch Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High

Weaknesses

CWE-266

Affected Products

Modular DS
Modular DS

Exploitability

1 exploit source identified

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Official Patch Available
Workaround Available

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References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/modular-connector/vulnerability/wordpress-modular-ds-monitor-update-and-backup-multiple-websites-plugin-2-5-1-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
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Timeline

Published
Jan 14, 2026
Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
News mentions
2

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