CVE-2026-28080: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Rank Math Rank Math SEO PRO
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Rank Math Rank Math SEO PRO allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Rank Math SEO PRO: from n/a through 3.0.95.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-28080 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) affecting Rank Math SEO PRO up to version 3.0.95. The flaw arises from improperly configured access control mechanisms, allowing users with limited privileges to perform actions beyond their authorization. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low privileges required and no user interaction needed. The impact is limited to integrity, with no confidentiality or availability impact reported. No patch or official remediation guidance has been published yet.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized actions due to missing or incorrect access control enforcement, potentially leading to integrity issues within the affected product. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and restrict user privileges to minimize risk from unauthorized access. Monitor for updates from Rank Math regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-28080: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Rank Math Rank Math SEO PRO
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Rank Math Rank Math SEO PRO allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Rank Math SEO PRO: from n/a through 3.0.95.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-28080 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) affecting Rank Math SEO PRO up to version 3.0.95. The flaw arises from improperly configured access control mechanisms, allowing users with limited privileges to perform actions beyond their authorization. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low privileges required and no user interaction needed. The impact is limited to integrity, with no confidentiality or availability impact reported. No patch or official remediation guidance has been published yet.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized actions due to missing or incorrect access control enforcement, potentially leading to integrity issues within the affected product. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and restrict user privileges to minimize risk from unauthorized access. Monitor for updates from Rank Math regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-25T12:13:47.060Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69aac58dc48b3f10ff75bf8b
Added to database: 3/6/2026, 12:16:13 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 8:28:14 PM
Last updated: 6/2/2026, 9:35:29 AM
Views: 193
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