CVE-2026-17563 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

The User Frontend WordPress plugin before 4.3.11 does not enforce its subscription-purchase requirement when processing frontend post submissions, only when rendering the form, allowing unauthenticated users to create and, depending on the form's configuration, immediately publish posts through forms restricted to paying subscribers.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/293b7391-ac1a-4ec5-95d1-4578391906b2/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-17563?

CVE-2026-17563 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The User Frontend WordPress plugin before 4.3.11 does not enforce its subscription-purchase requirement when processing frontend post submissions, only when rendering the form, allowing unauthenticate...

How severe is CVE-2026-17563?

CVE-2026-17563 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-2026-17563?

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