CVE-2026-16070: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Brizy
The Brizy WordPress plugin before 2.8.19 does not properly verify authorization on the object being modified before updating a template's type meta, validating a request parameter that is different from the one used in the write operation, allowing users with Contributor-level access and above to change the template-type assignment of templates owned by other users.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16070 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the Brizy WordPress plugin prior to version 2.8.19. The plugin fails to properly verify authorization on the object being modified before updating a template's type meta. It validates a request parameter that differs from the one used in the write operation, allowing users with Contributor-level access or higher to change the template-type assignment of templates owned by other users. This issue is categorized under CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key). No CVSS score or vendor advisory patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Users with Contributor-level access or higher can modify the template-type assignments of templates owned by other users without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in template configurations, potentially affecting site content or behavior managed via the Brizy plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only to minimize risk.
CVE-2026-16070: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Brizy
Description
The Brizy WordPress plugin before 2.8.19 does not properly verify authorization on the object being modified before updating a template's type meta, validating a request parameter that is different from the one used in the write operation, allowing users with Contributor-level access and above to change the template-type assignment of templates owned by other users.
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16070 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the Brizy WordPress plugin prior to version 2.8.19. The plugin fails to properly verify authorization on the object being modified before updating a template's type meta. It validates a request parameter that differs from the one used in the write operation, allowing users with Contributor-level access or higher to change the template-type assignment of templates owned by other users. This issue is categorized under CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key). No CVSS score or vendor advisory patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Users with Contributor-level access or higher can modify the template-type assignments of templates owned by other users without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in template configurations, potentially affecting site content or behavior managed via the Brizy plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only to minimize risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-17T13:18:04.858Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7187d0bf32cb7a34e19adc
Added to database: 08/04/2026, 06:33:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/04/2026, 06:53:57 UTC
Last updated: 08/04/2026, 12:56:01 UTC
Views: 9
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