CVE-2026-40773

Name: CVE-2026-40773
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-15T21:16:49.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-40773 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Subscriber Broken Access Control in rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress <= 4.7.9 versions.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Subscriber Broken Access Control in rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress <= 4.7.9 versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/buddypress-media/vulnerability/wordpress-rtmedia-for-wordpress-buddypress-and-bbpress-plugin-4-7-9-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-40773?

Subscriber Broken Access Control in rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress <= 4.7.9 versions.

How severe is CVE-2026-40773?

CVE-2026-40773 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40773?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-40773?

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Source: NVD / NIST