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CVE-2026-114180 Wpmet CVE debrief

The WordPress Metform plugin version 4.3.2 and earlier has a Broken Access Control vulnerability. This issue allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability affects Metform from version n/a through 4.3.2. Defenders should assess exposure, prioritize verification and remediation, and review access control configurations. The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, but do not specify exploitation or victim information. The vendor, Wpmet, has provided information on the affected and unaffected versions. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability may be impacted if this vulnerability is exploited. Confirm

Vendor
Wpmet
Product
Metform
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-22
Original CVE updated
2026-10-22
Advisory published
2026-10-22
Advisory updated
2026-10-22

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the Metform plugin should assess exposure and prioritize verification and remediation.

Why it matters

The WordPress Metform plugin version 4.3.2 and earlier has a Broken Access Control vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Metform plugin versions to 4.3.3 or later, and review access control configurations.

  • Verify and update Metform plugin versions to 4.3.3 or later
  • Review access control configurations for Metform plugin
  • Monitor for potential security incidents related to this vulnerability

Technical summary

The WordPress Metform plugin version 4.3.2 and earlier has a Broken Access Control vulnerability. This issue allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability affects Metform from version n/a through 4.3.2.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating Metform plugin versions to 4.3.3 or later, and review access control configurations.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and update Metform plugin versions to 4.3.3 or later
  • Review access control configurations for Metform plugin
  • Monitor for potential security incidents related to this vulnerability

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, but do not specify exploitation or victim information. The vendor, Wpmet, has provided information on the affected and unaffected versions.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-114180 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-114180

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

  • CVE-2026-114180 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-114180

    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.