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CVE-2026-73318: XenForo before 2.3.13 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the force-agreement controller that al

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Routine
LOW 3.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-73318 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.8) affecting xenforo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

XenForo before 2.3.13 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the force-agreement controller that allows any ACP administrator to access and submit force-agreement forms regardless of their assigned permissions. Attackers can bypass the option permission declared in the navigation configuration to update the global policy last-updated timestamp, forcing all users to re-agree to the privacy policy or terms of service.

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score3.8 (Low)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededHigh
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-863
Published2026-09-08
Last modified2026-09-14
Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: xenforo

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Last updated 2026-09-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

xenforo xenforo UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.3.13
Fixed in: 2.3.13
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy xenforo || rpm -q xenforo || xenforo --version
2. UPGRADE to 2.3.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xenforo
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade xenforo
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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-2026-73318?

xenforo: upgrade to 2.3.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-73318 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73318 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-2026-73318 affect?

CVE-2026-73318 affects xenforo. Severity is low (CVSS 3.8). XenForo before 2.3.13 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the force-agreement controller that allows any ACP administrator to access and submit force-agreement forms regardless of their assigned permissions. Attackers can bypa

How urgent is CVE-2026-73318?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

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