Authorization Bypass in WP Data Access Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-106098

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Data Access
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-106098?

The WP Data Access plugin for WordPress prior to version 5.5.77 lacks proper authorization checks on a specific application REST endpoint. This oversight permits unauthorized users to alter application data that is configured for anonymous read access, even if the administrator has disabled update actions. The vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it exposes sensitive applications to potential data manipulations by attackers exploiting this flaw.

Affected Version(s)

WP Data Access 0 < 5.5.77

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-2026-106098 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f062a098-c00c-49f8-a32a-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Muni Nitish Kumar Yaddala
WPScan
.