CVE-2026-118101 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

The BuddyForms WordPress plugin before 2.10.1 does not verify that a user editing an existing entry is the author of the target post, allowing users who have been granted edit access to a form, as low as Subscriber, to overwrite the title, content and status of any other user's posts or pages, including those of administrators.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ec14432b-e848-4c10-95a6-8eeba8bf7587/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-118101?

CVE-2026-118101 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The BuddyForms WordPress plugin before 2.10.1 does not verify that a user editing an existing entry is the author of the target post, allowing users who have been granted edit access to a form, as low...

How severe is CVE-2026-118101?

CVE-2026-118101 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-118101?

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