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CVE-2026-5523

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.30%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-09 · Last synced 2026-08-08

CyberRota Analysis

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The Divi Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable due to insufficient authorization checks in its user update functions, allowing authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher to modify any user account, including administrators. This vulnerability can lead to complete account takeover, posing a significant risk to user data integrity and security. WordPress site administrators using this plugin should prioritize immediate updates to mitigate potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-5523
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.30%
WordPress

Original NVD Description

The Divi Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to, and including, 5.1.8. This is due to the update_user() function accepting a user ID parameter from form submissions without verifying that the authenticated user has permission to edit that specific user account, and the handle_register_submission() function only checking if any user is logged in rather than validating permissions for the target user. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to change the email address and password of any user account, including administrators, resulting in complete account takeover.