Divi Form Builder <= 5.1.8 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Missing Authorization to Privilege Escalation via User Profile Update Form
| CVE | CVE-2026-5523 |
|---|---|
| CVSS | 8.8 (High) |
| Publicly Published | July 8, 2026 |
| Last Updated | July 9, 2026 |
| Researcher |
0xd4rk5id3
- EnvoraSec
|
Description
The Divi Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to, and including, 5.1.8. This is due to the update_user() function accepting a user ID parameter from form submissions without verifying that the authenticated user has permission to edit that specific user account, and the handle_register_submission() function only checking if any user is logged in rather than validating permissions for the target user. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to change the email address and password of any user account, including administrators, resulting in complete account takeover.
References
Share
Vulnerability Details for Divi Form Builder
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug | divi-form-builder |
| Patched? | Yes |
| Remediation | Update to version 5.1.9, or a newer patched version |
| Affected Version |
|
| Patched Version |
|
Recent vulnerabilities in Divi Form Builder
| # | Title | CVE ID | CVSS | Researchers | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Divi Form Builder <= 5.1.8 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload Leading to Remote Code Execution via 'acceptFileTypes' Parameter | CVE-2026-5524 | 0xd4rk5id3 | July 1, 2026 | |
| 2 | Divi Form Builder <= 5.1.2 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via 'role' | CVE-2026-5118 | 0xd4rk5id3 | May 20, 2026 |
This record contains material that is subject to copyright.
Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc.
License: Defiant hereby grants you a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, no-charge, royalty-free, irrevocable copyright license to reproduce, prepare derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, sublicense, and distribute this software vulnerability information. Any copy of the software vulnerability information you make for such purposes is authorized provided that you include a hyperlink to this vulnerability record and reproduce Defiant's copyright designation and this license in any such copy. Read more.
Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation
License: CVE Usage: MITRE hereby grants you a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, no-charge, royalty-free, irrevocable copyright license to reproduce, prepare derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, sublicense, and distribute Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE®). Any copy you make for such purposes is authorized provided that you reproduce MITRE's copyright designation and this license in any such copy. Read more.
Have information to add, or spot any errors? Contact us at wfi-support@wordfence.com so we can make any appropriate adjustments.
Did you know Wordfence Intelligence provides free personal and commercial API access to our comprehensive WordPress vulnerability database, along with a free webhook integration to stay on top of the latest vulnerabilities added and updated in the database? Get started today!
Learn moreWant to get notified of the latest vulnerabilities that may affect your WordPress site?
Install Wordfence on your site today to get notified immediately if your site is affected by a vulnerability that has been added to our database.
The Wordfence Intelligence WordPress vulnerability database is completely free to access and query via API. Please review the documentation on how to access and consume the vulnerability data via API.
Documentation