CVE-2026-40737: WordPress COMPE plugin <= 1.1.4 - Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2026
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Updated

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in VillaTheme COMPE compe-woo-compare-products allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects COMPE: from n/a through <= 1.1.4.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Villatheme COMPE compe-woo-compare-products<=1.1.4

Event History

Apr 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:21 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:21 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-40737?

CVE-2026-40737 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-40737?

To fix CVE-2026-40737, update the VillaTheme COMPE compe-woo-compare-products plugin to version 1.1.5 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-40737 exploit in the COMPE plugin?

CVE-2026-40737 exploits incorrectly configured access control settings, allowing an authorization bypass through user-controlled keys.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-40737?

CVE-2026-40737 affects users of the VillaTheme COMPE compe-woo-compare-products plugin version 1.1.4 and earlier.

5

Is CVE-2026-40737 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2026-40737 can be easily exploited by attackers familiar with the plugin's structure and the underlying access control issues.

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