CVE-2026-78149 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

The Smart Post WordPress plugin before 4.0.8 does not check whether a post is password protected before returning its content and its stored password through an unauthenticated AJAX action, allowing unauthenticated users to read protected post content and the password that guards it.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8140528f-27d4-485c-ad63-4dcaa3932af2/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-78149?

CVE-2026-78149 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Smart Post WordPress plugin before 4.0.8 does not check whether a post is password protected before returning its content and its stored password through an unauthenticated AJAX action, allowing ...

How severe is CVE-2026-78149?

CVE-2026-78149 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-78149?

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