Unauthorized Data Modification in VW Writer Blog Theme for WordPress
CVE-2026-2278

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Vw Writer Blog
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-2278?

The VW Writer Blog theme for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and above to exploit a missing capability check in the 'vw_writer_blog_reset_all_settings' function. This inadequacy enables these users to reset all custom settings in the theme customizer to their default values, potentially disrupting site functionality and user experience. This issue exists in all versions up to and including 1.3.8, highlighting the importance of maintaining updated software and securing user permissions.

Affected Version(s)

VW Writer Blog 0 <= 1.3.8

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vw-writer-blog/...
https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vw-writer-blog/...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Legion Hunter
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