WP DSGVO Tools GDPR Personal Data Export Authorization Bypass Vulnerability
The WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR) WordPress plugin before 3.1.40 does not perform an authorization check on the immediate-processing path of its data subject access request feature, allowing unauthenticated attackers to generate and download the full personal-data export (including name, postal address, phone number, email, and comment content) of any user, customer, or commenter by supplying their email address.
Quick answer
WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR) should be reviewed and updated if it matches the affected versions. The recommended fix is to apply the vendor-supported patched version or the mitigation steps below, then retest the public website with Fixnx.
Who is affected
Affected versions
- WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR) before 3.1.40
Fixed versions
- 3.1.40
How to fix it
WP DSGVO Tools before 3.1.40 allowed unauthenticated personal-data export requests by email address. Update the plugin and review export logs because the issue can expose GDPR/DSGVO personal data.
- Inventory WordPress sites running WP DSGVO Tools before 3.1.40.
- Update WP DSGVO Tools to version 3.1.40 or later.
- Disable personal-data export endpoints until the update is complete if patching is delayed.
- Review data export logs, email logs, and download records for requests tied to unexpected email addresses.
- Expire generated export links and remove stale export archives from the server.
- Notify privacy and legal stakeholders if unauthorized personal-data exports may have occurred.
- Require authenticated or verified email flows for future data access requests.
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Verify the fix
- Confirm WP DSGVO Tools is running version 3.1.40 or later.
- Validate unauthenticated users cannot trigger personal-data exports for arbitrary email addresses.
- Confirm old export links and archives are removed or expired.
- Review mail and web logs for suspicious export activity.
- Run a Fixnx scan and confirm exposed GDPR export endpoints are not vulnerable.
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FAQ
What is affected by CVE-2026-11869?
WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR) versions listed as affected should be reviewed: WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR) before 3.1.40.
What should I fix first?
Start with internet-facing sites, admin panels, login flows, plugins, themes, modules, packages, and systems that process user-controlled input or sensitive data.
How do I confirm the fix worked?
Apply the patched version or mitigation, clear caches where relevant, retest the affected workflow, and run a new Fixnx scan to verify public website exposure signals.
Why can this risk appear in multiple categories?
A vulnerability can belong to more than one platform or ecosystem. Fixnx keeps one canonical risk page while also listing it in every relevant category.