CVE-2026-117490
Flatsome < 3.20.13 - Contributor+ Post Type and Status Overwrite via ux_builder_save
- A public exploit reference is listed
Description
The Flatsome WordPress theme before 3.20.13 does not enforce the acting user's publish and post-type restrictions on an AJAX save action, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor to publish their own content and change its post type (for example to a product) without holding the required capabilities.
Key facts
- Published
- 14 Nov 2026
- Last changed
- 14 Nov 2026
- Assigned by
- WPScan
- EPSS
- 0.132% likely to be exploited in the next 30 days, higher than 2.861% of CVEs (scores for 15 Nov 2026)
Historical context and remediation
This reference retains the original CVE publication date. A recent record update does not mean a new attack occurred.
No separately sourced impact summary is available on this page yet. Consult the description, version data and dated exploitation evidence.
No explicit remediation statement is available on this page yet. Consult the original record and vendor references before choosing a fix.
Version statuses below come from the CNA. An “unaffected” version is not necessarily a currently supported release or proof of a patch date. EPSS is a dated risk estimate, not a count of historical attacks.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Flatsome |
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Timeline
- 14 Nov 2026 Published