CVE-2026-42682
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action
Missing Authorization in wpForo Forum

Publication date: 2026-06-01

Last updated on: 2026-06-01

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Tomdever wpForo Forum allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects wpForo Forum: from n/a through 3.0.6.
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Published
2026-06-01
Last Modified
2026-06-01
Generated
2026-06-21
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2026-06-01
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-20
NVD
CVE-2026-42682
EUVD
EUVD-2026-33655
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
wpforo forum to 3.0.6 (inc)
tomdever wpforo_forum to 3.0.6 (inc)
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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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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability is a Missing Authorization issue in the wpForo Forum, which allows exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels.

Such a vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access or modification of data, which may impact compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA that require strict access controls and protection of sensitive information.

However, specific impacts on compliance with these regulations are not detailed in the provided information.

Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

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