CVE-2026-80514 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

The wpForo Forum WordPress plugin from 3.0.0 before 3.1.6 does not verify the source of client-supplied IP address headers before using them to key its per-visitor rate limit on paid AI requests, allowing unauthenticated attackers to bypass the limit by spoofing the header and exhaust the site owner's metered AI credits.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-348

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1c08e9ba-b68a-4e77-970f-3dc7c7cd74f9/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-80514?

CVE-2026-80514 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The wpForo Forum WordPress plugin from 3.0.0 before 3.1.6 does not verify the source of client-supplied IP address headers before using them to key its per-visitor rate limit on paid AI requests, allo...

How severe is CVE-2026-80514?

CVE-2026-80514 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-2026-80514?

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