CVE-2026-112868: WordPress H5P plugin <= 1.17.9 - Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) vulnerability

Published Oct 21, 2026
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Updated

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in H5P H5P h5p allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects H5P: from n/a through 1.17.9.

Affected Software

1 affected component
H5P H5P WordPress plugin<=1.17.9

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress H5P plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.17.10

Event History

Oct 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:01 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

Exploitation requires network access and low-privileged access to the affected WordPress H5P plugin. No user interaction is required.

2

What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?

The available severity vector indicates an integrity impact only, with no reported confidentiality or availability impact. The issue is described as an authorization bypass through a user-controlled key.

3

Which versions are affected?

H5P for WordPress versions through 1.17.9 are affected. The provided data does not identify a fixed version.

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