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High · 8.8 CVE-2026-16135 EUVD-2026-124349GHSA-6828-x3p9-44pq

VibeBP <= 1.9.9.8.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation in set_email_notification_settings()

Published Nov 12, 2026 · Updated Nov 13, 2026 · Assigned by Wordfence

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
VibeThemes VibeBP ≤ 1.9.9.8.1 —

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