Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2026-23550?

Affected: modular-connector (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2026-23550 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 14, 2026.

Is CVE-2026-23550 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2026-23550?

No public exploit code is known.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-23550?

Fixed versions are available, including modular-connector 2.5.2.

How urgently should CVE-2026-23550 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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Vulnerability Intelligence

CVE-2026-23550

Q: What is CVE-2026-23550?

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

CriticalExploited

WordPress Modular DS plugin <= 2.5.1 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Published Jan 14, 2026 · Updated Apr 28, 2026 · Also known as 22dd9fbb-77d2-48cd-91a5-eba39ef9d2c1

Key Facts

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CVE-2026-23550 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting modular-connector (wordpress-plugin).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 14, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including modular-connector 2.5.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

21%

Higher than 97.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

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

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Jan 14, 2026	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
modular-connectorwordpress-plugin	See advisory	2.5.2

Patched Releases

modular-connector

2.5.2

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jan 14, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 14, 2026
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-266 Incorrect Privilege Assignment
CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management

References

3 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Modular DS Modular DS modular-connector allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Modular DS: from n/a through <= 2.5.1.
Affected: modular-connector (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 14, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including modular-connector 2.5.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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