CVE-2026-77786
Rank Math SEO < 1.0.277 - Editor+ Core Settings Modification via fix-site-seo Ability
- State
- Published
- Severity
- 4.9 Medium
- Published
- Aug 29, 2026
- Updated
- Aug 30, 2026
- Reserved
- Aug 21, 2026
Description
The Rank Math SEO WordPress plugin before 1.0.277 does not check that the user requesting an automated SEO fix holds the capability WordPress itself requires for the settings being changed, allowing users with the Editor role to modify site-wide core WordPress settings that are reserved to administrators.
Scores
| CVSS | Score | Vector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 4.9 Medium | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N | CISA-ADP |
Weaknesses
- CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
Rank Math SEOUnknown |
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References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b0f3dfdb-9f0a-418c-9ce5-6a2b2b1f1b49/exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
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