CVE-2026-8747: Z-BlogPHP · Improper Authorization
Affects Z-BlogPHPSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 10% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Z-BlogPHP | Affected
| Fixed in– |
CPE configurations (1)
cpe:2.3:a:n:z-blogphp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
AI-suggested
In the meantime, restricting access to the comment approval functionality to trusted users and minimizing exposure of the affected component may reduce risk.
Description
Z-BlogPHP version 1.7.4.3430 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in the CheckComment function within the Commend Approval Handler component. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate authorization checks, potentially bypassing intended access controls. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed, but no known exploitation in the wild has been reported.