CVE-2026-17018: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in CubeWP Framework
The CubeWP Framework WordPress plugin through 1.1.30 does not perform a per-object read authorization check, nor restrict which metadata keys may be requested, on one of its REST API endpoints, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to read arbitrary post metadata (including that of other users' draft, pending, private, and password-protected posts) and arbitrary user metadata of any user, including administrators.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The CubeWP Framework WordPress plugin versions up to 1.1.30 do not enforce per-object read authorization or restrict metadata keys on a REST API endpoint. This flaw permits users with Contributor role and above to access arbitrary post metadata and user metadata, including data from other users' draft, pending, private, and password-protected posts, as well as administrator metadata. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key).
Potential Impact
Users with Contributor role or higher can read sensitive metadata of posts and users they should not have access to, including drafts, private, and password-protected posts, and administrator user metadata. This exposure can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently available. Until a patch is released, restrict Contributor role access or disable the affected REST API endpoint if possible.
CVE-2026-17018: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in CubeWP Framework
Description
The CubeWP Framework WordPress plugin through 1.1.30 does not perform a per-object read authorization check, nor restrict which metadata keys may be requested, on one of its REST API endpoints, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to read arbitrary post metadata (including that of other users' draft, pending, private, and password-protected posts) and arbitrary user metadata of any user, including administrators.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.9medium
Affected software
CubeWP Framework
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The CubeWP Framework WordPress plugin versions up to 1.1.30 do not enforce per-object read authorization or restrict metadata keys on a REST API endpoint. This flaw permits users with Contributor role and above to access arbitrary post metadata and user metadata, including data from other users' draft, pending, private, and password-protected posts, as well as administrator metadata. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key).
Potential Impact
Users with Contributor role or higher can read sensitive metadata of posts and users they should not have access to, including drafts, private, and password-protected posts, and administrator user metadata. This exposure can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently available. Until a patch is released, restrict Contributor role access or disable the affected REST API endpoint if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T10:14:53.004Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7972aebf8831d5392faff2
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 06:41:50 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 15:12:32 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 01:47:40 UTC
Views: 27
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