CVE-2026-74010
Received Received - Intake

Missing Authorization in bbPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-31

Last updated on: 2026-08-31

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in John James Jacoby bbPress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects bbPress: from n/a through 2.6.14.

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Published
2026-08-31
Last Modified
2026-08-31
Generated
2026-08-31
AI Q&A
2026-08-31
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-74010
EUVD
EUVD-2026-68504

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
john_james_jacoby bbpress to 2.6.14 (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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Missing Authorization issue in the bbPress plugin for WordPress. It allows users to perform actions that should require higher privileges due to incorrectly configured access control security levels. The flaw exists in versions up to and including 2.6.14.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to the bbPress WordPress plugin and cannot be detected via general network or system commands. Check if the bbPress plugin version is 2.6.14 or lower using WordPress admin panel or by inspecting plugin files. Look for unauthorized access attempts in WordPress logs or server access logs.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to perform unauthorized actions, such as modifying settings or accessing restricted data, without proper permissions. However, the impact is considered low severity with a CVSS score of 5.3.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially affect compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data due to missing authorization checks. Unprivileged users might perform actions beyond their permissions, risking data breaches or unauthorized modifications.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the bbPress plugin to the latest version if available. If no patch exists, contact your hosting provider or web developer for assistance. Disable the plugin temporarily if updates are not possible.

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