CVE-2026-96525

MCP Server for WordPress < 1.8.2 - Contributor+ Workflow Modification and Deletion via Missing Ownership Check

The MCP Server for WordPress WordPress plugin before 1.8.2 does not perform an ownership or sufficient capability check on its workflow create, update and delete REST routes, allowing users with the Contributor role to modify, delete and create site-wide workflow configuration, including workflows created by administrators.

Affected

MCP Server for WordPress

CVSS v3.1 CNA

2.7 LOWCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS

0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 6th percentile

Published

2026-09-26

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f814fb88-4198-4ba0-972c-658a1d672289/

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry