Vulnerability Description
SchedulePress before 5.3.5 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows authenticated Contributor-level users to change any post's status and publish date via the wpsp_el_editor_form AJAX action. Attackers can reuse the wpsp-el-editor nonce from the Elementor modal to unpublish or reschedule administrator posts, or publish other users' pending or draft posts.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/WPDevelopers/wp-scheduled-posts/blob/v5.3.4/includes/Admin.ph
- https://github.com/WPDevelopers/wp-scheduled-posts/commit/0e7af0fcbf0851687c34db
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-scheduled-posts/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/schedulepress-before-5.3.5-missing-authoriz
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-114120?
CVE-2026-114120 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). SchedulePress before 5.3.5 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows authenticated Contributor-level users to change any post's status and publish date via the wpsp_el_editor_form AJA...
How severe is CVE-2026-114120?
CVE-2026-114120 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-114120?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.