CVE-2026-23800
Modular DS 2.5.2 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation
criticalImproper Privilege Management
9.8
CVSS Score
9.8
CVSS Score
critical
Severity
2.6.0
Patched in
4d
Time to patch
Description
The Modular DS: Monitor, update, and backup multiple websites plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in version 2.5.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to escalate their privileges to that of an administrator.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAttack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
High
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
Technical Details
Affected versions
>=2.5.2 <=2.5.2PublishedJanuary 16, 2026
Last updatedJanuary 19, 2026
Affected pluginmodular-connector
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