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CVE-2026-17018

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.13%

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CVE-2026-17018 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The CubeWP Framework WordPress plugin through 1.1.30 does not perform a per-object read authorization check, nor restrict which metadata keys may be requested, on one of its REST API endpoints, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to read arbitrary post metadata (including that of other users' draft, pending, private, and password-protected posts) and arbitrary user metadata of any user, including administrators.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CubeWP Framework WordPress plugin through 1.1.30 does not perform a per-object read authorization check, nor restrict which metadata keys may be requested, on one of its REST API endpoints, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to read arbitrary post metadata (including that of other users' draft, pending, private, and password-protected posts) and arbitrary user metadata of any user, including administrators.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.13%

3.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
UnknownCubeWP Framework<= 1.1.30

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-17018?
The CubeWP Framework WordPress plugin through 1.1.30 does not perform a per-object read authorization check, nor restrict which metadata keys may be requested, on one of its REST API endpoints, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to read arbitrary post metadata (including that of other users' draft, pending, private, and password-protected posts) and arbitrary user metadata of any user, including administrators.
How severe is CVE-2026-17018?
CVE-2026-17018 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-17018?
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