CVE-2026-111972 — MEDIUM (4.9)

Vulnerability Description

The Photo Engine (Media Organizer & Lightroom) WordPress plugin before 6.5.8 does not verify that a user is authorised to act on the targeted media attachment, allowing authenticated users with the author role and above to delete arbitrary media attachments, including those uploaded by other users and administrators.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-639

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3566b7d5-d90d-4212-af6f-3f2437407a65/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-111972?

CVE-2026-111972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The Photo Engine (Media Organizer & Lightroom) WordPress plugin before 6.5.8 does not verify that a user is authorised to act on the targeted media attachment, allowing authenticated users with the au...

How severe is CVE-2026-111972?

CVE-2026-111972 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-111972?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.