CRITICAL

CVE-2026-14488

CVSS v3

9.1

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The Meta Box AIO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization via the template_redirect dispatcher in the MB Frontend Submission extension in versions up to, and including, 3.8.0. This is due to the handle_request() function routing the mbfs_delete action without any capability or ownership check, and the nonce verification in check_ajax() being gated behind is_ajax() which is false for template_redirect requests, making it bypassable. This makes it possible for unauthenticated at

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
7/29/2026
Last Modified
7/29/2026

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-14488?

The Meta Box AIO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization via the template_redirect dispatcher in the MB Frontend Submission extension in versions up to, and including, 3.8.0. This is due to the handle_request() function routing the mbfs_delete action without any capability or ownership check, and the nonce verification in check_ajax() being gated behind is_ajax() which is false for template_redirect requests, making it bypassable. This makes it possible for unauthenticated at

Is CVE-2026-14488 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-14488 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is N/A%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-14488?

CVE-2026-14488 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.

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