CVE-2026-40773 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-40773: WordPress rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress plugin <= 4.7.9 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Rtcamp Inc.
Product rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 15, 2026
Last update June 15, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Subscriber Broken Access Control in rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress <= 4.7.9 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress versions up to 4.7.9 fail to properly check user permissions before allowing certain actions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify content or settings they should not have access to. The vulnerability does not affect data confidentiality or site availability, but can result in unauthorized changes to site content or configuration.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or change content or settings without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter site content, media, or plugin settings they should not be able to access.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 15, 2026 CVE published

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