CVE-2026-22659

What it is

FlaskBB through 2.2.0, fixed in commit acc88cf, contains an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows authenticated moderators to perform unauthorized actions on topics in forums they do not control by submitting crafted topic ID lists. Attackers can include a low-ID topic from a permitted forum as an anchor in a batch request, causing the permission check applied only to the first result to pass, and then execute lock, unlock, delete, or hide actions against topics in unmoderated forums.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-07-10 14:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-07-14 16:16 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.2 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2026-07-10 14:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-07-14 16:16 UTC

Exploit probability

0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-863 · Incorrect authorization

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 7.2

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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