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WPGraphQL plugin missing authorization exposes sensitive data

Priority LOW 29CWE-862Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Security bypass
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
Low · None · None
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-862.

Summary

The WPGraphQL plugin for WordPress, wp-graphql, through 2.23.1 lacks an authorization check (CWE-862). An unauthenticated remote attacker can retrieve embedded sensitive data.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-27

Description from the CNA

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPGraphQL WPGraphQL wp-graphql allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.This issue affects WPGraphQL: from n/a through 2.23.1.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00187 8th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
Yes
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
WPGraphQLWPGraphQLup to 2.23.1—No fix listedCNA
  • WPGraphQL VendorWPGraphQL Affected up to 2.23.1 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

Remediation

The sources list no fixed version for WPGraphQL.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-27

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-13 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-109703
  2. 2026-10-13 Alias added: GHSA-jp44-9pjg-2xq8
  3. 2026-10-13 CISA SSVC decision points changed

References

  • TI-2021-22572 WordPress Plugin WPGraphQL 1.3.5 Denial of Service CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.7
  • TI-2026-39574 WPGraphQL has deprecated `user` field on SendPasswordResetEmailPayload that leaks user… CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 6.9
  • TI-2026-22282 WPGraphQL Repo Vulnerable to Command Injection via Unsanitized GitHub Actions Expression in Release Workflow CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.7
  • TI-2026-60306 WPGraphQL: Contributor can publish and modify posts without the required capabilities via updatePost CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.4
  • TI-2026-25701 Missing authorization in WPGraphQL wp-graphql CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 4.3
  • TI-2026-83176 Email flooding in WPGraphQL via aliased password reset mutations CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 6.9
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Sources