# CVE-2026-65531: Themeum Qubely broken access control

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-65531-themeum-qubely-broken-access-control  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-23. Updated: 2026-07-23  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-65531 · Severity: medium · CVSS 4.8 · Published 2026-07-23

Qubely is a popular Gutenberg block toolkit and page builder plugin for WordPress websites. A security flaw in versions 1.8.14 and earlier allows unauthenticated users to bypass access controls, potentially allowing them to perform actions or access data they should not be authorized to reach. While the impact is considered moderate, it could allow unauthorized changes to site content or settings.

Vendors: [Themeum](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/themeum).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-65531 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-65531 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-65531?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 4.8, published 23 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Themeum Qubely <= 1.8.14.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-65531?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-65531 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-65531?** Check whether you run Themeum Qubely 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.

## Technical details

A broken access control vulnerability exists in the Themeum Qubely plugin for WordPress (versions <= 1.8.14) due to missing authorization checks (CWE-862). The flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute functions or actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users. The attack vector is network-based and requires no user interaction, though the CVSS assessment indicates high attack complexity. As of the advisory date, no official patch has been confirmed, and users are advised to monitor for updates from the developer.

## Affected products

- Themeum Qubely <= 1.8.14

## Timeline

- 2026-06-12: other: Vulnerability reported by researcher
- 2026-07-23: disclosed: Vulnerability published by Patchstack and NVD

## References

- [https://wordpress.org/plugins](https://wordpress.org/plugins)
- [https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/qubely/vulnerability/wordpress-qubely-plugin-1-8-14-broken-access-control-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve](https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/qubely/vulnerability/wordpress-qubely-plugin-1-8-14-broken-access-control-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve)

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