CVE-2026-96525

MCP Server for WordPress < 1.8.2 - Contributor+ Workflow Modification and Deletion via Missing Ownership Check

Published Sep 26, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 2.7 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-284
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Weaknesses CWE-862
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 2.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions mcp Server For Wordpress
Vendors & Products Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions mcp Server For Wordpress
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Weaknesses CWE-284
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description 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.
Title MCP Server for WordPress < 1.8.2 - Contributor+ Workflow Modification and Deletion via Missing Ownership Check
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WPScan
Published
Updated
Sep 26, 2026, 10:41 PM
Reserved
Sep 23, 2026, 11:14 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Sep 26, 2026, 7:17 AM
Modified
Sep 28, 2026, 3:17 PM