CVE-2026-80514
wpForo Forum 3.0.0 - 3.1.5 - Unauthenticated AI Credit Exhaustion via IP Rate Limit Bypass
Description
The wpForo Forum WordPress plugin from 3.0.0 before 3.1.6 does not verify the source of client-supplied IP address headers before using them to key its per-visitor rate limit on paid AI requests, allowing unauthenticated attackers to bypass the limit by spoofing the header and exhaust the site owner's metered AI credits.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 25, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 25, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update wpForo Forum plugin to version 3.1.6 or later.
- Verify IP address validation for rate limiting.
- Monitor AI credit usage.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-80514.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1c08e9ba-b68a-4e77-970f-3dc7c7cd74f9/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The wpForo Forum WordPress plugin from 3.0.0 before 3.1.6 does not verify the source of client-supplied IP address headers before using them to key its per-visitor rate limit on paid AI requests, allowing unauthenticated attackers to bypass the limit by spoofing the header and exhaust the site owner's metered AI credits. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/80xxx/CVE-2026-80514.json">CVE-2026-80514</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1c08e9ba-b68a-4e77-970f-3dc7c7cd74f9/