CVE-2026-16992 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The Create WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 does not perform an authorization check before returning content over one of its REST API routes, and that route additionally publishes the requested content as a side effect, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read unpublished content and to make it publicly available.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d85653f7-8556-4bac-8860-fbacc63ba5df/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16992?

CVE-2026-16992 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Create WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 does not perform an authorization check before returning content over one of its REST API routes, and that route additionally publishes the requested content a...

How severe is CVE-2026-16992?

CVE-2026-16992 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16992?

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