CVE-2026-9851

CVE-2026-9851

The Booking Package plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation via Account Takeover in versions up to, and including, 1.7.16. This is due to a missing capability check on the 'updateUser' branch of the package_app_action AJ…

Vulnerability class: IDOR (Insecure Direct Object Reference)

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-9851?
CVE-2026-9851 is a high-severity vulnerability, classified under Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2026-06-06.
How severe is CVE-2026-9851?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.