CVE-2026-78153 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

The Restrict User Access WordPress plugin before 2.8.1 does not normalise the REST API route before checking it against the routes its content protection covers, allowing unauthenticated users to bypass that protection and read restricted content and enumerate users.

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-863

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d17c00fc-002a-4f5f-9255-dcc34da89d90/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-78153?

CVE-2026-78153 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Restrict User Access WordPress plugin before 2.8.1 does not normalise the REST API route before checking it against the routes its content protection covers, allowing unauthenticated users to bypa...

How severe is CVE-2026-78153?

CVE-2026-78153 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-2026-78153?

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