CVE-2026-62137
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Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in bbPress

Publication date: 2026-09-11

Last updated on: 2026-09-11

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in bbPress <= 2.6.14 versions.

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Published
2026-09-11
Last Modified
2026-09-11
Generated
2026-09-12
AI Q&A
2026-09-11
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-62137
EUVD
EUVD-2026-76200

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
bbpress bbpress to 2.6.14 (inc)
bbpress bbpress 2.6.15

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Exploitability

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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 an unauthenticated sensitive data exposure in the bbPress plugin for WordPress versions 2.6.14 and below. It allows attackers to access restricted sensitive information without authentication, potentially leading to further exploitation of system weaknesses.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of the bbPress plugin. If it is 2.6.14 or below, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress or inspect the plugin directory for version details.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could exploit this to access sensitive data that should be restricted. This may include user information or other confidential details, increasing the risk of data breaches or further attacks on the system.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the bbPress plugin to version 2.6.15 or later. If updating is not possible, seek assistance from a hosting provider or web developer. Enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins if using Patchstack.

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