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CVE-2026-87797

4.3 · MEDIUM

The Sprout Invoices WordPress plugin before 20.8.16 does not perform a capability or ownership check before allowing a private note to be overwritten through one of its AJAX actions, allowing any…

Published Sep 12, 2026CWE-862EPSS 0.25%

Overview

CVE-2026-87797 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 12, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Sprout Invoices WordPress plugin before 20.8.16 does not perform a capability or ownership check before allowing a private note to be overwritten through one of its AJAX actions, allowing any authenticated user such as a subscriber to overwrite private notes on records belonging to other users.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-87797?

CVE-2026-87797 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 12, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-87797?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-87797?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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