CVE-2026-42736

Name: CVE-2026-42736
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-27T11:16:20.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-42736 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in wordplus BP Better Messages bp-better-messages allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects BP Better Messages: from n/a through <= 2.14.16.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in wordplus BP Better Messages bp-better-messages allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects BP Better Messages: from n/a through <= 2.14.16.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/bp-better-messages/vulnerability/wordpress-bp-better-messages-plugin-2-14-16-insecure-direct-object-references-idor-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: May 27, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-42736?

How severe is CVE-2026-42736?

CVE-2026-42736 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42736?

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Source: NVD / NIST