CVE-2026-97258: Aruba Migration Tool broken access control in WordPress

CVE-2026-97258 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.5 · Published 2026-10-01

The Aruba Migration Tool is a WordPress plugin that helps migrate data to or from Aruba systems. A broken access control vulnerability allows subscribers to access pages and perform administrative actions they should not be permitted to do, such as viewing other users' data. This could lead to unauthorized data disclosure or modification on affected WordPress sites.

Vendors: Aruba.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-97258 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-97258 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-97258?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 1 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Aruba Migration Tool <= 1.0.4.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-97258?
Yes: fixed in 1.0.5. Until then: Update the plugin to version 1.0.5 or later immediately. If unable to update, deploy a Web Application Firewall rule to block unauthorized access attempts to restricted pages, or restrict access to the plugin to trusted administrators only. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-97258 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-97258?
Check whether you run Aruba Migration Tool at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 1.0.5

Update the plugin to version 1.0.5 or later immediately. If unable to update, deploy a Web Application Firewall rule to block unauthorized access attempts to restricted pages, or restrict access to the plugin to trusted administrators only.

Technical details

The plugin fails to properly enforce access controls, allowing subscriber-level users to bypass authorization checks and access restricted functionality. The vulnerability requires an authenticated attacker with subscriber privileges. A fix is available in version 1.0.5 and later.

Affected products

  • Aruba Migration Tool <= 1.0.4

Timeline

  • 2026-10-01: disclosed
  • 2026-10-01: patched

References

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