CVE-2026-0572 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The WebPurify Profanity Filter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'webpurify_save_options' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change plugin settings.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-0572?

CVE-2026-0572 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The WebPurify Profanity Filter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'webpurify_save_options' function in all versions up to,...

How severe is CVE-2026-0572?

CVE-2026-0572 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-0572?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.