PT-2026-3323 · Unknown · Modular Ds

Dave Jong · CVE-2026-23800 · Published 2026-01-16 · Updated 2026-02-02

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Modular DS versions 2.5.2 through 2.5.9

Description An incorrect privilege assignment exists in the Modular DS modular-connector component, potentially allowing for privilege escalation. The issue allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges within the system.

Recommendations Update Modular DS to version 2.6.0 or later.

Fix

LPE

Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-266

Related Identifiers

CVE-2026-23800

Affected Products

Modular Ds

References · 10

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-23800 · Security Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/modular-connector/vulnerability/wordpress-modular-ds-plugin-2-5-2-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://twitter.com/TheHackerWire/status/2012283686377636315 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/MNovofastovsky/status/2016511480179392743 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/OstorlabSec/status/2013541176918290683 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/SystemTek_UK/status/2012608919521153367 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/CveFindCom/status/2012278471687364616 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/MNovofastovsky/status/2018321911306961375 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/ksg93rd/status/2012964904513216943 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/2012303180026232924 · Twitter Post