CVE-2026-1883
The Wicked Folders – Folder Organizer for Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 4.
Executive Summary
CVE-2026-1883 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting appsec. It is classified as CWE-639. Ensure your systems and dependencies are patched immediately to mitigate exposure risks.
Precogs AI Insight
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What is this vulnerability?
CVE-2026-1883 is categorized as a critical Application Verification Flaw flaw. Based on our vulnerability intelligence, this issue occurs when the application fails to securely handle untrusted data boundaries.
The Wicked Folders – Folder Organizer for Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all...
This architectural defect enables adversaries to bypass intended security controls, directly manipulating the application's execution state or data layer. Immediate strategic intervention is required.
Risk Assessment
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| CVSS Base Score | 4.3 (MEDIUM) |
| Vector String | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
| Published | March 16, 2026 |
| Last Modified | March 16, 2026 |
| Related CWEs | CWE-639 |
Impact on Systems
✅ Unauthorized Access: Flaws in application logic can permit unauthorized interaction with protected APIs.
✅ Data Manipulation: Adversaries may alter critical application states, such as user roles or configurations.
✅ Service Disruption: Improper error handling or unvalidated inputs can lead to resource exhaustion.
How to fix this issue?
Implement the following strategic mitigations immediately to eliminate the attack surface.
1. Defense in Depth Implement multi-layered validation (client-side, API gateway, and server-side).
2. Least Privilege Ensure backend service accounts operate with the absolute minimum rights required.
3. Security Regression Testing Integrate automated semantic security scanning into the deployment pipeline.
Vulnerability Signature
// Generic Application Security Flaw (Node.js)
app.post('/api/update-profile', (req, res) =\> \{
// DANGEROUS: Mass Assignment / Object Injection
// Attacker can pass \{ "isAdmin": true, "email": "..." \}
User.update(\{ id: req.user.id \}, req.body);
// SECURED: Explicitly select permitted fields
const \{ email, displayName, bio \} = req.body;
User.update(\{ id: req.user.id \}, \{ email, displayName, bio \});
\});