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CVE-2026-109700: Missing Authorization in eLightUp Meta Box – WordPress Custom Fields Framework

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-109700cvecve-2026-109700
Published: 10/20/2026 (10/20/2026, 15:06:51 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: eLightUp
Product: Meta Box – WordPress Custom Fields Framework

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in eLightUp Meta Box – WordPress Custom Fields Framework meta-box allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Meta Box – WordPress Custom Fields Framework: from n/a through 5.15.2.

CVSS v3.1

Score 6.5medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected software

eLightUp

Meta Box – WordPress Custom Fields Framework

Affected versions
>=0 <5.15.3

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 10/20/2026, 16:19:00 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in the Meta Box – WordPress Custom Fields Framework arises from missing authorization checks, allowing attackers with limited privileges to access or exploit functionality that should be restricted. The affected versions include all releases prior to 5.15.3. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low attack complexity and requires low privileges but no user interaction. The impact is primarily on confidentiality, with no integrity or availability impact noted.

Potential Impact

An attacker with low privileges can exploit the missing authorization to access sensitive data, resulting in a confidentiality breach. There is no indication of impact on data integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, review and tighten access control configurations in the Meta Box plugin to prevent unauthorized access.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-10-13T00:19:42.202Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ad789f42cdf04f6563b8422

Added to database: 10/20/2026, 15:34:12 UTC

Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 16:19:00 UTC

Last updated: 10/20/2026, 17:49:04 UTC

Views: 2

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