CVE-2026-2470: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in softaculous Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder
The Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Incorrect Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.9. This is due to the pagelayer_save_content AJAX handler allowing users with basic post-edit capability to persist pagelayer_contact_templates metadata on posts they can edit (including pending posts), while the unauthenticated pagelayer_contact_submit endpoint later consumes that metadata by user-controlled post/form identifiers without enforcing a privileged or published-context boundary. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to configure arbitrary contact-form mail templates that are usable through unauthenticated form submission via the contacts parameter. In typical deployments this template feature is configured via Pagelayer Pro UI; however, the vulnerable backend trust path is still present. This issue may be chained with CVE-2026-2442 to increase exploitability and attacker control over outbound email behavior.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-2470 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the Page Builder: Pagelayer WordPress plugin versions up to 2.0.9. The pagelayer_save_content AJAX handler permits users with basic post-edit capabilities (Contributor-level and above) to persist pagelayer_contact_templates metadata on posts they can edit, including pending posts. The unauthenticated pagelayer_contact_submit endpoint later consumes this metadata without enforcing privilege or published-context boundaries, enabling attackers to configure arbitrary contact-form mail templates that can be triggered via unauthenticated submissions. This backend trust path exists despite typical configuration being done via the Pagelayer Pro UI. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3 (medium severity) and can be chained with CVE-2026-2442 to enhance exploitability and control over outbound email behavior.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can create arbitrary contact-form mail templates that unauthenticated attackers can then exploit to submit forms using these templates. This could lead to unauthorized use of contact forms, potentially facilitating spam or other misuse of the email functionality. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact indicated. The vulnerability may be leveraged in combination with CVE-2026-2442 to increase attacker control over outbound email behavior.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch has been indicated in the provided data. Until a patch is available, restrict Contributor-level access where possible and monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin maintainers regarding a fix.
CVE-2026-2470: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in softaculous Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder
Description
The Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Incorrect Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.9. This is due to the pagelayer_save_content AJAX handler allowing users with basic post-edit capability to persist pagelayer_contact_templates metadata on posts they can edit (including pending posts), while the unauthenticated pagelayer_contact_submit endpoint later consumes that metadata by user-controlled post/form identifiers without enforcing a privileged or published-context boundary. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to configure arbitrary contact-form mail templates that are usable through unauthenticated form submission via the contacts parameter. In typical deployments this template feature is configured via Pagelayer Pro UI; however, the vulnerable backend trust path is still present. This issue may be chained with CVE-2026-2442 to increase exploitability and attacker control over outbound email behavior.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-2470 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the Page Builder: Pagelayer WordPress plugin versions up to 2.0.9. The pagelayer_save_content AJAX handler permits users with basic post-edit capabilities (Contributor-level and above) to persist pagelayer_contact_templates metadata on posts they can edit, including pending posts. The unauthenticated pagelayer_contact_submit endpoint later consumes this metadata without enforcing privilege or published-context boundaries, enabling attackers to configure arbitrary contact-form mail templates that can be triggered via unauthenticated submissions. This backend trust path exists despite typical configuration being done via the Pagelayer Pro UI. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 4.3 (medium severity) and can be chained with CVE-2026-2442 to enhance exploitability and control over outbound email behavior.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can create arbitrary contact-form mail templates that unauthenticated attackers can then exploit to submit forms using these templates. This could lead to unauthorized use of contact forms, potentially facilitating spam or other misuse of the email functionality. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact indicated. The vulnerability may be leveraged in combination with CVE-2026-2442 to increase attacker control over outbound email behavior.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch has been indicated in the provided data. Until a patch is available, restrict Contributor-level access where possible and monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin maintainers regarding a fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-13T14:37:26.487Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a2d13b9e617e2d834a31cd8
Added to database: 06/13/2026, 08:24:25 UTC
Last enriched: 06/20/2026, 16:06:06 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 110
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