CVE-2026-39614: WordPress JW Player for WordPress plugin <= 2.3.6 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Apr 8, 2026
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in ilGhera JW Player for WordPress jw-player-7-for-wp allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects JW Player for WordPress: from n/a through <= 2.3.6.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ilGhera JW Player for WordPress<=2.3.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ilGhera JW Player for WordPress (jw-player-7-for-wp) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.3.6

Event History

Apr 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-39614?

CVE-2026-39614 is classified as a broken access control vulnerability which can lead to unauthorized actions within the JW Player for WordPress plugin.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-39614?

To fix CVE-2026-39614, upgrade the JW Player for WordPress plugin to version 2.3.7 or later where this vulnerability is addressed.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2026-39614?

CVE-2026-39614 affects all versions of JW Player for WordPress plugin up to and including version 2.3.6.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2026-39614 enable?

CVE-2026-39614 can enable unauthorized users to access restricted functionalities due to missing authorization checks.

5

Who is the vendor of the software affected by CVE-2026-39614?

The vendor of the affected software is ilGhera, specifically the JW Player for WordPress plugin.

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