CVE-2026-28567 WordPress WP Sort Order plugin <= 1.3.5 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Unauthenticated attackers can bypass access controls in the WP Sort Order plugin, potentially accessing restricted functionality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-28567?
CVE-2026-28567 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Fahad Mahmood WP Sort Order, published on 18 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in WP Sort Order <= 1.3.5 versions.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28567?
How do I fix CVE-2026-28567?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-28567 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-28567 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28567 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fr2v-9mf5-f6x8.