CVE-2026-78291: WordPress RepairBuddy plugin <= 4.1223 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Aug 24, 2026
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Updated

Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in RepairBuddy <= 4.1223 versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
wordpress/repairbuddy<=4.1223

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.1224

Event History

Aug 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:39 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

The vulnerability is unauthenticated, so an attacker does not need a WordPress account or prior privileges to attempt exploitation.

2

What security impact is identified?

The reported impact is integrity-related and rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3). The supplied data does not identify the specific actions or data an attacker can access or modify.

3

Which installations are affected?

RepairBuddy versions up to and including 4.1223 are affected. The provided information does not state whether any particular plugin configuration is required.

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