PatchTheCVECVE-2026-118101: The BuddyForms WordPress plugin before 2.10.1 does not verify that a user editing an existing entry is the aut
CVE-2026-118101 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS n/a) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The BuddyForms WordPress plugin before 2.10.1 does not verify that a user editing an existing entry is the author of the target post, allowing users who have been granted edit access to a form, as low as Subscriber, to overwrite the title, content and status of any other user's posts or pages, including those of administrators.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | n/a (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | n/a |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2026-10-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-30 |
Last updated 2026-10-30 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Research and news
- Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-118101 BuddyForms < 2.10.1 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Post Modification 2026-10-30
- Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-118101 BuddyForms < 2.10.1 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Post Modification 2026-10-30
- VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-118101 | BuddyForms Plugin up to 2.10.0 on WordPress authorization 2026-10-30
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-118101?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-118101 being exploited?
CVE-2026-118101 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-118101 affect?
CVE-2026-118101 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS n/a). The BuddyForms WordPress plugin before 2.10.1 does not verify that a user editing an existing entry is the author of the target post, allowing users who have been granted edit access to a form, as low as Subscriber, to overwrite the title,
How urgent is CVE-2026-118101?
Priority 0/100. No elevated risk signals yet.