CVE-2026-42682
Missing Authorization in wpForo Forum
Publication date: 2026-06-01
Last updated on: 2026-06-01
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wpforo | forum | to 3.0.6 (inc) |
| tomdever | wpforo_forum | to 3.0.6 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Missing Authorization issue in the wpForo Forum software. It allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, meaning that certain actions or data that should be restricted can be accessed or manipulated without proper permission.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can have a high impact because it allows unauthorized users to perform actions or access data they should not be able to. According to the CVSS score of 9.1, it can lead to high integrity and availability impacts, meaning attackers could modify or disrupt forum data or services without needing any privileges or user interaction.