CVE-2026-12698 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

The wpForo Forum WordPress plugin before 3.1.3 does not restrict which profile fields a member may set when editing their own account, allowing users with a subscriber-level account to write administrator-controlled account-state and reputation fields on their own profile, including self-activating a pending or banned account and forging their forum reputation score.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b90a74b5-1694-4afc-9232-95cf092e2c98/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-12698?

CVE-2026-12698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The wpForo Forum WordPress plugin before 3.1.3 does not restrict which profile fields a member may set when editing their own account, allowing users with a subscriber-level account to write administr...

How severe is CVE-2026-12698?

CVE-2026-12698 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12698?

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