Is CVE-2026-5118 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-5118 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-5118 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-5118 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-5118?

CVE-2026-5118 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-5118

CWE-269Published: May 21, 2026· Updated: May 21, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:8.3th

Official Description

The Divi Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.1.2. This is due to the plugin accepting a user-controlled 'role' parameter from POST data during user registration without validating it against the form's configured default_user_role setting. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create administrator accounts by tampering with the role parameter during registration.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) in the Divi Form Builder plugin for WordPress allows privilege escalation. Unauthenticated attackers can create administrator accounts by manipulating the 'role' parameter during user registration. This bypasses intended access controls and grants full administrative control.

No public exploit is currently known for this remotely exploitable vulnerability. The low attack complexity means an attacker could easily exploit this flaw by tampering with POST data during registration.

Recommended Action

Update the Divi Form Builder plugin to a version beyond 5.1.2. Implement robust input validation for user registration forms and consider using a web application firewall (WAF) to detect and block malicious requests.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-5118 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.