CVE-2026-77786 — MEDIUM (4.9)

Vulnerability Description

The Rank Math SEO WordPress plugin before 1.0.277 does not check that the user requesting an automated SEO fix holds the capability WordPress itself requires for the settings being changed, allowing users with the Editor role to modify site-wide core WordPress settings that are reserved to administrators.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b0f3dfdb-9f0a-418c-9ce5-6a2b2b1f1b49/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-77786?

CVE-2026-77786 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The Rank Math SEO WordPress plugin before 1.0.277 does not check that the user requesting an automated SEO fix holds the capability WordPress itself requires for the settings being changed, allowing ...

How severe is CVE-2026-77786?

CVE-2026-77786 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-77786?

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