CVE-2026-87959 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

The WPBot WordPress plugin before 8.7.6 does not perform a capability check on the AJAX action that saves its Claude AI provider settings, allowing users with subscriber-level access to overwrite those settings, including the API key used for the WPBot WordPress plugin before 8.7.6's outgoing AI requests.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3d42171d-6335-4bd3-bbed-fc446da3f945/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-87959?

CVE-2026-87959 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The WPBot WordPress plugin before 8.7.6 does not perform a capability check on the AJAX action that saves its Claude AI provider settings, allowing users with subscriber-level access to overwrite tho...

How severe is CVE-2026-87959?

CVE-2026-87959 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-87959?

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