wpForo Forum 2.4.14 Missing Authorization via Topic Management Form Handlers
Published Feb 28, 2026 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
wpForo Forum 2.4.14 Missing Authorization via Topic Management Form Handlers
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QFinch assessment
wpForo Forum 2.4.14 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows authenticated subscribers to move, merge, or split any forum topic via the topic_move, topic_merge, and topic_split form action handlers. Attackers with a valid form nonce can reorganize arbitrary forum content without moderator permissions, including relocating topics to private forums.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- wpForo Forum WordPress Plugin ↗
- wpForo Forum Contributors & Developers ↗
- VulnCheck Advisory: wpForo Forum 2.4.14 Missing Authorization via Topic Management Form Handlers ↗
Record history
Published Feb 28, 2026 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026