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Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Modular DS allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Modular DS: from n/a through 2.5.1.

Published:

13 January 2026 at 23:00:00

Alert date:

14 January 2026 at 11:36:08

Source:

nvd.nist.gov

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Web Technologies, Identity & Access

CVE-2026-23550 is an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability affecting Modular DS versions through 2.5.1. The vulnerability allows privilege escalation, potentially enabling attackers to gain elevated access rights within the affected system. This appears to be related to a WordPress plugin called Modular DS Monitor that handles website updates and backups. The vulnerability has been assigned a high criticality rating, indicating significant potential impact. Organizations using Modular DS versions up to and including 2.5.1 should prioritize patching to prevent potential privilege escalation attacks.

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