CVE-2026-119702
WPGraphQL before 2.24.1 Missing Authorization via createComment Mutation
Description
WPGraphQL before 2.24.1 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the createComment mutation that allows unauthenticated attackers to comment on non-public posts by bypassing post status checks. Attackers can attach comments to draft, private, trashed, or password-protected posts to leak hidden titles via moderator notifications, enumerate post IDs, and backdate comments or mark them as pingbacks.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 30, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 30, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update WPGraphQL plugin to version 2.24.1 or later.
- Verify plugin version and apply updates immediately.
- Review post status checks for critical content.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description WPGraphQL before 2.24.1 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the createComment mutation that allows unauthenticated attackers to comment on non-public posts by bypassing post status checks. Attackers can attach comments to draft, private, trashed, or password-protected posts to leak hidden titles via moderator notifications, enumerate post IDs, and backdate comments or mark them as pingbacks. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/119xxx/CVE-2026-119702.json">CVE-2026-119702</a> Added Reference https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql Added Reference https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/blob/wp-graphql/v2.24.0/plugins/wp-graphql/src/Mutation/CommentCreate.php Added Reference https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/commit/b9da32bd8e6025e19a9b04acaa129978eba71177 Added Reference https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/releases/tag/wp-graphql%2Fv2.24.1 Added Reference https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/security/advisories/GHSA-4vgv-vvxr-9fh9 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wpgraphql-before-2.24.1-missing-authorization-via-createcomment-mutation -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-119702', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-30T15:34:09.637411Z'}