CVE-2026-12697 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

The wpForo Forum WordPress plugin before 3.1.2 does not verify that an AI chat conversation belongs to the requesting user before deleting its messages, allowing users with a subscriber-level account to permanently delete the stored AI chat message history of any other user.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-639

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/845362bb-a733-432e-86ac-7bf079d91e0f/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-12697?

CVE-2026-12697 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The wpForo Forum WordPress plugin before 3.1.2 does not verify that an AI chat conversation belongs to the requesting user before deleting its messages, allowing users with a subscriber-level account ...

How severe is CVE-2026-12697?

CVE-2026-12697 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-2026-12697?

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