CVE-2026-2732: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in shortpixel Enable Media Replace
The Enable Media Replace plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to an improper capability check on the 'RemoveBackGroundViewController::load' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to replace any attachment with a removed background attachment.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-2732 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Enable Media Replace plugin for WordPress. The issue arises from an improper capability check in the 'RemoveBackGroundViewController::load' function, allowing authenticated users with Author-level access or higher to replace attachments improperly. This can lead to unauthorized modification of media files within the WordPress environment. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 4.1.7 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L). No patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level or higher privileges can exploit this vulnerability to replace any media attachment with a removed background attachment, resulting in unauthorized modification of media content. This impacts the integrity and availability of media files managed by the plugin. There is no indication of confidentiality impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and monitor plugin updates closely. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges that could be leveraged to exploit this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-2732: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in shortpixel Enable Media Replace
Description
The Enable Media Replace plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to an improper capability check on the 'RemoveBackGroundViewController::load' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to replace any attachment with a removed background attachment.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-2732 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Enable Media Replace plugin for WordPress. The issue arises from an improper capability check in the 'RemoveBackGroundViewController::load' function, allowing authenticated users with Author-level access or higher to replace attachments improperly. This can lead to unauthorized modification of media files within the WordPress environment. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 4.1.7 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L). No patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level or higher privileges can exploit this vulnerability to replace any media attachment with a removed background attachment, resulting in unauthorized modification of media content. This impacts the integrity and availability of media files managed by the plugin. There is no indication of confidentiality impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and monitor plugin updates closely. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges that could be leveraged to exploit this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-19T06:33:05.462Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a7d22fd1a09e29cb0618c8
Added to database: 3/4/2026, 6:33:19 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:06:16 PM
Last updated: 4/18/2026, 2:46:18 PM
Views: 96
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