CVE-2026-16605 — HIGH (7.2)

Vulnerability Description

The MultiVendorX WordPress plugin before 5.0.11 does not verify that the store targeted through its REST API belongs to the requesting vendor, allowing an authenticated vendor (Store Owner and above) to view, take over, permanently delete, or modify any other vendor's store on the marketplace.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e31c9bf0-7340-4bd7-ad6e-6ad01737654a/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16605?

CVE-2026-16605 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The MultiVendorX WordPress plugin before 5.0.11 does not verify that the store targeted through its REST API belongs to the requesting vendor, allowing an authenticated vendor (Store Owner and above)...

How severe is CVE-2026-16605?

CVE-2026-16605 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16605?

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