CVE-2026-96525 (GCVE-0-2026-96525)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-26 06:00 – Updated: 2026-09-26 06:00
VLAI
Title
MCP Server for WordPress < 1.8.2 - Contributor+ Workflow Modification and Deletion via Missing Ownership Check
Summary
The MCP Server for WordPress WordPress plugin before 1.8.2 does not perform an ownership or sufficient capability check on its workflow create, update and delete REST routes, allowing users with the Contributor role to modify, delete and create site-wide workflow configuration, including workflows created by administrators.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
Assigner
References
URL Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f814fb88-4198-4b… exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Unknown MCP Server for WordPress Affected: 0 , < 1.8.2 (semver)
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Credits
Raphael P. Cigana WPScan
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