Authorization Flaw in WPGraphQL Affects Comment Moderation by Low-Privileged Users
CVE-2026-33290

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP-graphql
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-33290?

WPGraphQL prior to version 2.10.0 contains an authorization flaw that permits authenticated users, including those with low privileges or no capabilities, to change the moderation status of their own comments. This issue allows users to self-approve comments, circumventing established moderation processes. Deployments utilizing the comment mutation functionality of WPGraphQL are susceptible, enabling untrusted users to manipulate content approval without proper authority.

Affected Version(s)

wp-graphql < 2.10.0

References

https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/security/advisor...
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https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/releases/tag/wp-...
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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

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