CVE-2026-66595: WordPress WP Data Access plugin <= 5.5.80 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Aug 20, 2026
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Updated

Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in WP Data Access <= 5.5.80 versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WP Data Access<=5.5.80

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress WP Data Access plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.5.81

Event History

Aug 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Does an attacker need a WordPress account or user interaction to exploit this issue?

No. The CVSS vector indicates no privileges are required and no user interaction is required; the attack can be conducted over the network.

2

What impact is indicated if the vulnerability is exploited?

The CVSS vector indicates high confidentiality impact, with no indicated integrity or availability impact. Exploitation is rated as high complexity.

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