CVE-2026-16274 — LOW (2.7) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The Classified Listing WordPress plugin before 5.4.4 does not perform a capability or ownership check on an AJAX action that returns a post's content, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to read the content of any post, page, or custom post type on the site — including drafts, pending, and private posts owned by other users — regardless of ownership.

CVSS Score

2.7

LOW

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a43925db-3108-4797-9867-0fa48cfaeab4/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16274?

CVE-2026-16274 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.7 (LOW). The Classified Listing WordPress plugin before 5.4.4 does not perform a capability or ownership check on an AJAX action that returns a post's content, allowing users with contributor-level access and...

How severe is CVE-2026-16274?

CVE-2026-16274 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16274?

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