File Upload Vulnerability in Rank Math SEO Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-104752

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Rank Math Seo
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 October 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-104752?

The Rank Math SEO WordPress plugin before version 1.0.280 contains a vulnerability that fails to properly validate the type of files uploaded via its settings import feature. This oversight allows users with administrative privileges to upload malicious PHP files, leading to the potential for unauthorized remote code execution. This could compromise the integrity and security of the website, making it crucial for administrators to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Rank Math SEO 0 < 1.0.280

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-104752 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c7caaf99-5b0f-4935-8875-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Karthik Ramakrishnan
WPScan
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