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CVE-2026-16779

4.3 · MEDIUM

The Kubio AI Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.5.

Published Aug 16, 2026CWE-862EPSS 0.39%

Overview

CVE-2026-16779 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Kubio AI Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.5. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to overwrite front-page configuration options (show_on_front, page_on_front, and page_for_posts), rewrite primary navigation menu items, replace template parts, and overwrite the Kubio global-data post. Although a nonce check via check_ajax_referer() is present, the nonce is unconditionally emitted into window.kubioUtilsData for every user who can load the block editor, making it harvestable by any Contributor and therefore an ineffective authorization barrier.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kubio/tags/2.8.5/lib/editor-assets.php#L411Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kubio/tags/2.8.5/lib/kubio-block-library.php#L197Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kubio/tags/2.8.5/lib/src/Core/KubioFrontPageRevertNotice.php#L151Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kubio/tags/2.8.5/lib/src/Core/KubioFrontPageRevertNotice.php#L25Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3633801%40kubio&new=3633801%40kubioRefwww.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/febca991-90a0-46b8-9609-2c8a71b5eb5f?source=cve

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16779?

CVE-2026-16779 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-16779?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-16779?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-16779?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-16779 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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