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CVE-2026-123131

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.20%

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CVE-2026-123131 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The GemBooking WordPress plugin before 1.7.1 does not properly verify that a REST request is addressed to its own routes before temporarily granting staff users administrative capabilities, allowing users with the GemBooking WordPress plugin before 1.7.1's Staff role to delete arbitrary posts and update the site's settings.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The GemBooking WordPress plugin before 1.7.1 does not properly verify that a REST request is addressed to its own routes before temporarily granting staff users administrative capabilities, allowing users with the GemBooking WordPress plugin before 1.7.1's Staff role to delete arbitrary posts and update the site's settings.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.20%

9.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
UnknownGemBooking< 1.7.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-123131?
The GemBooking WordPress plugin before 1.7.1 does not properly verify that a REST request is addressed to its own routes before temporarily granting staff users administrative capabilities, allowing users with the GemBooking WordPress plugin before 1.7.1's Staff role to delete arbitrary posts and update the site's settings.
How severe is CVE-2026-123131?
CVE-2026-123131 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-123131?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST