CVE-2026-115259 — MEDIUM (4.9)

Vulnerability Description

The Photo Engine (Media Organizer & Lightroom) WordPress plugin before 6.6.0 does not have proper authorization checks when updating post data through one of its REST API routes in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to modify the title, content, excerpt and other fields of arbitrary posts, pages and attachments, including those belonging to other users.

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/ef3a6287-bc56-464d-a13f-d3aee46a8df5/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-115259?

CVE-2026-115259 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The Photo Engine (Media Organizer & Lightroom) WordPress plugin before 6.6.0 does not have proper authorization checks when updating post data through one of its REST API routes in all versions up to,...

How severe is CVE-2026-115259?

CVE-2026-115259 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-2026-115259?

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