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CVE-2026-118437 BuddyForms CVE debrief

CVE-2026-118437 is a low-severity vulnerability in the BuddyForms WordPress plugin before version 2.10.1. The plugin does not properly verify ownership before deleting guest-uploaded attachments, allowing unauthenticated attackers to permanently delete media files uploaded by other unauthenticated visitors. This vulnerability affects WordPress installations using the BuddyForms plugin. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification and remediation to prevent potential attacks. The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability, and further verification is required to determine the affected versions and potential impact.

Vendor
BuddyForms
Product
BuddyForms WordPress plugin
CVSS
LOW 3.7
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-31
Original CVE updated
2026-11-01
Advisory published
2026-10-31
Advisory updated
2026-11-01

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using the BuddyForms plugin should assess exposure and prioritize verification and remediation.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-118437 is a low-severity vulnerability in the BuddyForms WordPress plugin that allows unauthenticated attackers to delete media files. Defenders should prioritize verification and remediation to prevent potential attacks.

  • Defenders need to verify BuddyForms plugin versions to determine exposure
  • Restricting attachment deletion access can prevent unauthorized media file deletion
  • Monitoring for exploitation attempts can help detect potential attacks

Technical summary

The BuddyForms WordPress plugin before version 2.10.1 does not properly verify ownership before deleting guest-uploaded attachments. This allows unauthenticated attackers to permanently delete media files uploaded by other unauthenticated visitors. The vulnerability is related to the plugin's handling of guest-uploaded attachments, and defenders should prioritize verifying the BuddyForms plugin version and restricting attachment deletion access to authorized users.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the BuddyForms plugin version and restricting attachment deletion access to authorized users.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the BuddyForms plugin version and update to 2.10.1 or later
  • Restrict attachment deletion access to authorized users
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability. Further verification is required to determine the affected versions and potential impact.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-118437 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-118437

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-118437 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-118437

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.