CVE-2026-18200: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in FoodBoxBooker
The FoodBoxBooker WordPress plugin before 1.0.8 does not verify that the user account being updated belongs to the user making the request, allowing authenticated users, with Subscriber-level access and above, to modify the profile details of arbitrary users, including administrators.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18200 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the FoodBoxBooker WordPress plugin prior to version 1.0.8. The flaw arises from the plugin's failure to verify that the user account being updated is the same as the user making the request. This allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or above to modify profile details of other users, including administrators, potentially leading to privilege escalation or unauthorized account modifications.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with low-level access can alter profile information of arbitrary users, including administrators. This could lead to unauthorized changes to administrator accounts, potentially compromising site integrity and security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles and permissions carefully to limit exposure. Monitor for updates from the FoodBoxBooker plugin vendor regarding a patch or official remediation.
CVE-2026-18200: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in FoodBoxBooker
Description
The FoodBoxBooker WordPress plugin before 1.0.8 does not verify that the user account being updated belongs to the user making the request, allowing authenticated users, with Subscriber-level access and above, to modify the profile details of arbitrary users, including administrators.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18200 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the FoodBoxBooker WordPress plugin prior to version 1.0.8. The flaw arises from the plugin's failure to verify that the user account being updated is the same as the user making the request. This allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or above to modify profile details of other users, including administrators, potentially leading to privilege escalation or unauthorized account modifications.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with low-level access can alter profile information of arbitrary users, including administrators. This could lead to unauthorized changes to administrator accounts, potentially compromising site integrity and security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles and permissions carefully to limit exposure. Monitor for updates from the FoodBoxBooker plugin vendor regarding a patch or official remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-29T07:39:00.887Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7972b0bf8831d5392fb04b
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 06:41:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 07:03:36 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 00:41:10 UTC
Views: 7
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