CVE-2026-108695 — multivendorx
CVE-2026-108695 is a CWE-863 vulnerability. A fix is available — see the affected versions and patch details below.
MultiVendorX through 5.0.19 Incorrect Authorization via Settings REST Endpoint
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
Description
MultiVendorX WordPress plugin through 5.0.19 contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability that allows vendor accounts to modify marketplace-wide settings via the settings REST endpoint. Attackers with the store_owner role can send POST requests to /wp-json/multivendorx/v1/settings, gated only by edit_stores, to overwrite commission, payout, and onboarding settings.
Detection & mitigation playbook
VulnerabilityDetect
Identify every host running the affected component and compare the installed build against the fixed version below — for source-built or distro-packaged software the version string, not a lockfile, is the source of truth (`dpkg -l`, `rpm -q`, or the binary's own `--version`).
Fix
Upgrade the affected component to the fixed release for CVE-2026-108695, or apply your distribution's backported patch — distro builds are often patched at an older version number, so check your vendor's advisory rather than the upstream version alone.
Workarounds
Put an independent control in front of the weakness: restrict the affected endpoint or interface to trusted networks, require an additional authentication factor or proxy-level check, and invalidate existing sessions and credentials in case the flaw has already been used.
Frequently Asked Questions
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