CVE-2026-86800 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

The Hide My WP Ghost WordPress plugin before 7.0.11 does not properly validate a loopback security-check request before disabling its login and URL hiding protection, dropping that protection precisely when the request's verification value is missing or incorrect, which any visitor can arrange, allowing unauthenticated attackers to re-expose the concealed WordPress login page location.

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-693

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/01772455-89fe-4bcd-b3b7-c29b8646679d/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-86800?

CVE-2026-86800 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Hide My WP Ghost WordPress plugin before 7.0.11 does not properly validate a loopback security-check request before disabling its login and URL hiding protection, dropping that protection precisel...

How severe is CVE-2026-86800?

CVE-2026-86800 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-2026-86800?

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