CVE-2026-115958: WordPress WP Discussion Board plugin <= 2.6.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Oct 26, 2026
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP Discussion Board WP Discussion Board wp-discussion-board allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Discussion Board: from n/a through 2.6.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress WP Discussion Board<=2.6.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade wp-discussion-board to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.1

Event History

Oct 26, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:54 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

The CVSS vector indicates it can be exploited remotely over the network without authentication or user interaction. The reported impact is limited to confidentiality.

2

Which plugin versions are affected?

WP Discussion Board versions through 2.6.0 are affected. The available information does not identify a fixed version.

3

Is a default installation known to be vulnerable?

The issue is described as incorrectly configured access-control security levels. The provided information does not state whether default plugin settings are affected.

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