CVE-2026-8155 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

The BuddyPress WordPress plugin before 14.5.0 does not properly enforce authorization on its private messaging endpoints, allowing any authenticated user (Subscriber+) to read, modify, or delete other users' private messages.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-639

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b7dd9cbf-b46b-49ee-84a0-6b054676fccb/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-8155?

CVE-2026-8155 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The BuddyPress WordPress plugin before 14.5.0 does not properly enforce authorization on its private messaging endpoints, allowing any authenticated user (Subscriber+) to read, modify, or delete other...

How severe is CVE-2026-8155?

CVE-2026-8155 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8155?

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