CVE-2026-3235 Missing authorization in WP Data Access – App Builder for Tables, Forms, Charts, Maps & Dashboards
Unauthenticated attackers can access protected app data due to missing ownership validation in the WP Data Access plugin.
- 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-2026-3235?
CVE-2026-3235 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in peterschulznl WP Data Access – App Builder for Tables, Forms, Charts, Maps & Dashboards, published on 26 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WP Data Access plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 5.5.68 via the 'check_app_access' function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to access data from protected app containers by exploiting a mismatch between the authorization check (performed against app_id) and data retrieval (performed using cnt_id without verifying container ownership).
Weakness: CWE-639
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-3235?
How do I fix CVE-2026-3235?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-3235 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-2026-3235 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-3235 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2jg8-822h-797w.