CVE-2026-16605

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified

CVE-2026-16605 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The MultiVendorX WordPress plugin before 5.0.11 does not verify that the store targeted through its REST API belongs to the requesting vendor, allowing an authenticated vendor (Store Owner and above) to view, take over, permanently delete, or modify any other vendor's store on the marketplace.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MultiVendorX WordPress plugin before 5.0.11 does not verify that the store targeted through its REST API belongs to the requesting vendor, allowing an authenticated vendor (Store Owner and above) to view, take over, permanently delete, or modify any other vendor's store on the marketplace.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.14%

3.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
UnknownMultiVendorX< 5.0.11

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Received

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-16605?
The MultiVendorX WordPress plugin before 5.0.11 does not verify that the store targeted through its REST API belongs to the requesting vendor, allowing an authenticated vendor (Store Owner and above) to view, take over, permanently delete, or modify any other vendor's store on the marketplace.
How severe is CVE-2026-16605?
CVE-2026-16605 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16605?
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