The MCP Server for WordPress WordPress plugin before 1.8.2 does not perform an object-level authorization check on one of its workflow REST routes,… (CVE-2026-96526)
The MCP Server for WordPress plugin versions before 1.8.2 lacks an object-level authorization check on a workflow REST route. This flaw allows users with the Contributor role to access the title and publication status of any post, page, or custom post type, including private, draft, pending, and scheduled content owned by other users.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-96526 describes a vulnerability in the MCP Server for WordPress plugin prior to version 1.8.2 where an object-level authorization check is missing on one of its workflow REST API routes. This allows users with Contributor privileges to disclose metadata such as titles and publication statuses of posts, pages, and custom post types belonging to other users, including content that is private, draft, pending, or scheduled.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability results in unauthorized information disclosure of content metadata. Although it does not allow modification or deletion of content, it exposes sensitive information about unpublished or private posts to users with Contributor-level access. The CVSS score of 2.7 (low) reflects limited confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in MCP Server for WordPress plugin version 1.8.2 and later. Users should upgrade to version 1.8.2 or newer to address this vulnerability. No other mitigation guidance is provided or necessary.
The MCP Server for WordPress WordPress plugin before 1.8.2 does not perform an object-level authorization check on one of its workflow REST routes,… (CVE-2026-96526)
Description
The MCP Server for WordPress plugin versions before 1.8.2 lacks an object-level authorization check on a workflow REST route. This flaw allows users with the Contributor role to access the title and publication status of any post, page, or custom post type, including private, draft, pending, and scheduled content owned by other users.
CVSS v3.1
Score 2.7low
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-96526 describes a vulnerability in the MCP Server for WordPress plugin prior to version 1.8.2 where an object-level authorization check is missing on one of its workflow REST API routes. This allows users with Contributor privileges to disclose metadata such as titles and publication statuses of posts, pages, and custom post types belonging to other users, including content that is private, draft, pending, or scheduled.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability results in unauthorized information disclosure of content metadata. Although it does not allow modification or deletion of content, it exposes sensitive information about unpublished or private posts to users with Contributor-level access. The CVSS score of 2.7 (low) reflects limited confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in MCP Server for WordPress plugin version 1.8.2 and later. Users should upgrade to version 1.8.2 or newer to address this vulnerability. No other mitigation guidance is provided or necessary.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-fq23-jr6g-77fx
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-96526"]
- Database Specific Severity
- LOW
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab89bcdf7a7c54106941f38
Added to database: 09/27/2026, 04:30:05 UTC
Last enriched: 09/27/2026, 04:37:34 UTC
Last updated: 09/28/2026, 01:47:46 UTC
Views: 7
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