Vulnerability Description
The Generate Security.txt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.12. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to delete the site's security.txt file from the server filesystem or create the .well-known directory by directly invoking the delete_securitytxt or create_wellknown_folder AJAX actions.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/generate-security-txt/tags/1.0.11/adm
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/generate-security-txt/tags/1.0.11/adm
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/generate-security-txt/tags/1.0.11/adm
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/generate-security-txt/tags/1.0.12/adm
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/generate-security-txt/tags/1.0.12/adm
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/generate-security-txt/tags/1.0.12/adm
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b8d88cc2-91e4-4e53-8c4
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-9616?
CVE-2026-9616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Generate Security.txt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.12. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is autho...
How severe is CVE-2026-9616?
CVE-2026-9616 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-9616?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.