Is CVE-2026-1656 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-1656 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-1656 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-1656 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-1656?

CVE-2026-1656 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.08%.

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-1656

CWE-862Published: February 18, 2026· Updated: Feb 18, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.06%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:18.3th

Official Description

The Business Directory Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing authorization check in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.20. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify arbitrary listings, including changing titles, content, and email addresses, by directly referencing the listing ID in crafted requests to the wpbdp_ajax AJAX action.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-1656 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.