Auth bypass in Wp-graphql
CVE-2026-33290
WPGraphQL provides a GraphQL API for WordPress sites. Prior to version 2.10.0, an authorization flaw in updateComment allows an authenticated low-privileged user (including a custom role with zero capabilities) to change moderation status…
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.000 (12.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Wp-graphql — versions < 2.10.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/security/advisories/GHSA-9hc3-mh5h-4fgh (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/releases/tag/wp-graphql%2Fv2.10.0 (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-33290?
- CVE-2026-33290 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wp-graphql, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2026-03-23.
- How severe is CVE-2026-33290?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.