Vulnerability Description
The Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions up to and including 2.8.16 via the 'data' attribute of the [adinserter] shortcode. This is due to the replace_ai_tags() function processing a {reusable-block-N} tag pattern that calls get_post_field('post_content', N) without verifying the requesting user's capability with current_user_can('read_post'), without restricting the post type to 'wp_block', and without checking the post status. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the full content of arbitrary posts including Private, Draft, Pending, Trashed, and password-protected posts owned by other users, by placing the shortcode in a post they own and previewing it.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ad-inserter/tags/2.8.13/ad-inserter.p
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ad-inserter/tags/2.8.13/ad-inserter.p
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ad-inserter/tags/2.8.13/ad-inserter.p
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ad-inserter/tags/2.8.13/ad-inserter.p
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ad-inserter/tags/2.8.16/ad-inserter.p
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ad-inserter/tags/2.8.16/ad-inserter.p
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ad-inserter/tags/2.8.16/ad-inserter.p
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ad-inserter/tags/2.8.16/ad-inserter.p
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/20f0e9ae-786b-4ba8-a6d
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-11900?
CVE-2026-11900 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions up to and including 2.8.16 via the 'data' attribute of the [adinserter] sh...
How severe is CVE-2026-11900?
CVE-2026-11900 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-11900?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.