CVE-2026-75027: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in themifyme Themify Builder
Themify Builder plugin for WordPress up to version 7.8.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to modify styling data of arbitrary posts, including private and draft posts, by exploiting improper authorization checks. The vulnerability arises because a required nonce is exposed on all frontend pages, enabling attackers to obtain a valid nonce and bypass access controls.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-75027 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the Themify Builder WordPress plugin (up to and including version 7.8.0). The plugin fails to properly verify user authorization before allowing modifications to stored styling data (padding and margin properties) of posts. An attacker can supply a controlled post ID and JSON styling payload to modify arbitrary posts, including private and draft ones. The nonce intended to protect this action is automatically emitted to all frontend pages via wp_localize_script, allowing any unauthenticated visitor to retrieve a valid nonce from the page source and bypass the only access control mechanism.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can modify the styling data of arbitrary posts, including private and draft posts, without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized content manipulation but does not impact confidentiality or availability directly. The CVSS score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting the limited scope of impact (integrity only).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the frontend pages or disable the Themify Builder plugin if possible to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-75027: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in themifyme Themify Builder
Description
Themify Builder plugin for WordPress up to version 7.8.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to modify styling data of arbitrary posts, including private and draft posts, by exploiting improper authorization checks. The vulnerability arises because a required nonce is exposed on all frontend pages, enabling attackers to obtain a valid nonce and bypass access controls.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-75027 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the Themify Builder WordPress plugin (up to and including version 7.8.0). The plugin fails to properly verify user authorization before allowing modifications to stored styling data (padding and margin properties) of posts. An attacker can supply a controlled post ID and JSON styling payload to modify arbitrary posts, including private and draft ones. The nonce intended to protect this action is automatically emitted to all frontend pages via wp_localize_script, allowing any unauthenticated visitor to retrieve a valid nonce from the page source and bypass the only access control mechanism.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can modify the styling data of arbitrary posts, including private and draft posts, without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized content manipulation but does not impact confidentiality or availability directly. The CVSS score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting the limited scope of impact (integrity only).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the frontend pages or disable the Themify Builder plugin if possible to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-17T14:54:24.597Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a891d15acd9273b498871c2
Added to database: 08/22/2026, 03:52:53 UTC
Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 04:07:13 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 04:20:15 UTC
Views: 5
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