CVE-2026-16983 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

The Gutentor WordPress plugin before 4.0.6 does not apply the correct context restriction to one of its REST endpoints, exposing the plaintext passwords of password-protected posts to any authenticated user with at least the Subscriber role.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/30862f10-a2e6-4536-9a96-bbd8789b954f/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16983?

CVE-2026-16983 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Gutentor WordPress plugin before 4.0.6 does not apply the correct context restriction to one of its REST endpoints, exposing the plaintext passwords of password-protected posts to any authenticat...

How severe is CVE-2026-16983?

CVE-2026-16983 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-2026-16983?

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