Privilege Escalation in VibeBP Plugin for WordPress by VibeThemes
CVE-2026-16135

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Vibebp
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-16135?

The VibeBP plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows authenticated users, including those with Subscriber-level access and above, to exploit the set_email_notification_settings() function. This flaw enables attackers to modify their own 'wp_capabilities' user meta value, granting them unauthorized administrator rights. All versions of the plugin up to and including 1.9.9.8.1 are affected, highlighting the need for prompt updates to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

VibeBP 0 <= 1.9.9.8.1

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://themeforest.net/item/wplms-learning-management-sy...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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