CVE-2026-120857: VideoWhisper 2Way VideoCalls and Random Chat broken access control

CVE-2026-120857 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.3 · Published 2026-11-07

The 2Way VideoCalls and Random Chat WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated users to access pages and perform actions they should not be permitted to execute due to incorrectly configured access controls. An attacker can exploit this to view other users' private data or manipulate features without proper authorization, compromising the confidentiality and integrity of user information on affected websites.

Vendors: VideoWhisper.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-120857 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-120857 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-120857?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.3, published 7 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
VideoWhisper 2Way VideoCalls and Random Chat through 6.1.9.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-120857?
Yes: fixed in 6.1.10. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-120857 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-120857?
Check whether you run VideoWhisper 2Way VideoCalls and Random Chat at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 6.1.10

Technical details

This is a broken access control vulnerability in the 2Way VideoCalls and Random Chat WordPress plugin affecting versions through 6.1.9. The plugin fails to properly validate authorization when users attempt to access certain pages or perform actions, allowing unauthenticated access to restricted functionality. An attacker can exploit this over the network without authentication to view other users' data or perform unauthorized actions.

Affected products

  • VideoWhisper 2Way VideoCalls and Random Chat through 6.1.9

Timeline

  • 2026-11-07: disclosed
  • 2026-11-07: advisory: Published by Patchstack

References

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