CVE-2026-15248 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The Meta Box WordPress plugin before 5.13.1 does not verify that a user is authorized to delete the supplied attachment before deleting it, allowing users with a low-privilege role such as Contributor to permanently delete arbitrary media attachments belonging to other users.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a101136d-606f-4529-ae78-a4fff7724e2c/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-15248?

CVE-2026-15248 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The Meta Box WordPress plugin before 5.13.1 does not verify that a user is authorized to delete the supplied attachment before deleting it, allowing users with a low-privilege role such as Contributor...

How severe is CVE-2026-15248?

CVE-2026-15248 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-15248?

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