CVE-2026-19225 — MEDIUM (6.6)

Vulnerability Description

The Defender Security WordPress plugin before 6.2.0 does not restrict a network-wide setting to network administrators, allowing an administrator of any single site on a multisite network to execute arbitrary code across the entire network.

CVSS Score

6.6

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5adace73-b1e5-4f1b-9676-6e9619dc54c4/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-19225?

CVE-2026-19225 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). The Defender Security WordPress plugin before 6.2.0 does not restrict a network-wide setting to network administrators, allowing an administrator of any single site on a multisite network to execute ...

How severe is CVE-2026-19225?

CVE-2026-19225 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-19225?

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