CVE-2026-2278
VW Writer Blog <= 1.3.8 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Theme Settings Reset
CVSS Score
4.3
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
The VW Writer Blog theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'vw_writer_blog_reset_all_settings' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to reset all theme customizer settings to their defaults.
| CWE | CWE-862 |
| Vendor | vowelweb |
| Product | vw writer blog |
| Published | Sep 19, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
vowelweb / VW Writer Blog
0 ≤ 1.3.8
References
wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2b1751f0-d385-43f5-bf90-82479a9c6694?source=cve themes.trac.wordpress.org: https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vw-writer-blog/1.3.6/functions.php#L487 themes.trac.wordpress.org: https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vw-writer-blog/trunk/functions.php#L487 themes.trac.wordpress.org: https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vw-writer-blog/1.3.9/functions.php#L487
Credits
Legion Hunter