CVE-2026-16135
VibeBP <= 1.9.9.8.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation in set_email_notification_settings()
Description
The VibeBP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.9.8.1. This is due to the plugin allowing arbitrary user meta updates through the set_email_notification_settings() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to grant themselves administrator privileges by updating their own 'wp_capabilities' user meta value.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 12, 2026, 12:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 12, 2026, 12:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the VibeBP plugin to the latest version.
- Verify user roles and capabilities after update.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-16135.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://themeforest.net/item/wplms-learning-management-system/6780226 | |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d726543c-9ce2-4359-978d-c72a451296a2?source=cve |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-16135
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The VibeBP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.9.8.1. This is due to the plugin allowing arbitrary user meta updates through the set_email_notification_settings() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to grant themselves administrator privileges by updating their own 'wp_capabilities' user meta value. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-269 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/16xxx/CVE-2026-16135.json">CVE-2026-16135</a> Added Reference https://themeforest.net/item/wplms-learning-management-system/6780226 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d726543c-9ce2-4359-978d-c72a451296a2?source=cve