MEDIUM
CVE-2026-40728
CWE-862Published: April 15, 2026· Updated: Apr 15, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:6.9th
Official Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in BlockArt Magazine Blocks magazine-blocks allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Magazine Blocks: from n/a through <= 1.8.3.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40728 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-40728
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-862
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.03%
PublishedApr 15, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-40728 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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