Secure Custom Fields < 6.9.8 - Contributor+ Relationship Field Update on Arbitrary Objects via IDOR
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-97193 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | WPScan |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-11-08 06:17:06 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-11-08 06:17:06 UTC |
| Description | The Secure Custom Fields WordPress plugin before 6.9.8 does not verify that a user is allowed to edit the target object before writing to it during bidirectional relationship synchronization, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to add or remove a reference to their own object on arbitrary posts, users, or terms they cannot otherwise edit. |
Risk And Classification
Problem Types: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Unknown | Secure Custom Fields | affected 6.9.8 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| wpscan.com/vulnerability/5a5df7fe-138b-44ff-8ce4-bcffe743151f | [email protected] | wpscan.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Erwan LR (WPScan) (en)
CNA: WPScan (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.