CVE-2026-42648: brainstorm force spectra Missing Authorization
CVSS: 4.3v3.1MediumDeferred
Published 29-04-2026Last modified 12-05-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-42648 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Missing Authorization vulnerability in brainstorm force spectra. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 17.9% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 2.19.23.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.27%
0%100%
Low · +0.11 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 29-04-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 12-05-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Spectra ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Spectra: from n/a through <= 2.19.22.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 3 agree
- NVDNIST4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
- wordfenceSource4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.27%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
18%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.11 pp
From 0.17% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.27%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Brainstorm force1 product
- spectra≤ 2.19.22
Wordpress1 product
- ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg≤ 2.19.22 (fixed in 2.19.23)
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- patchstack.com/database/…VDB Entry