WordPress plugin
bbPress security & vulnerabilities
Unpatched vulnerability in the latest version
At least one vulnerability affects the latest version and no fix has been released. Deactivate the plugin or restrict access to the affected feature until the vendor ships a patch.
- Critical1
- High2
- Medium6
- Low0
All bbPress vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical9.8 | Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation ≤2.6.4Update to 2.6.5 | CVE-2020-13693 | |
| High8.3 | Unauthenticated Blind SQL Injection <2.5.13Update to 2.5.13 | — | |
| High7.2 | Stored Cross-Site Scripting <2.5.9Update to 2.5.9 | — |
- Critical9.8Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation
≤2.6.4Update to 2.6.5
- High8.3Unauthenticated Blind SQL Injection
<2.5.13Update to 2.5.13
- High7.2Stored Cross-Site Scripting
<2.5.9Update to 2.5.9
bbPress: common questions
Does bbPress have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 9 known vulnerabilities in bbPress: 1 critical, 2 high, 6 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of bbPress I run?
In wp-admin open Plugins → Installed Plugins; the version is shown under the name. Without admin access, our passive Check my site tool can often read it from public files.
What is the most recent bbPress vulnerability?
CVE-2026-110762, published Oct 14, 2026: bbPress < 2.6.19 - Unauthenticated Information Exposure. Severity: Medium (CVSS 5.3).
Is any bbPress vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known bbPress vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.