Improper User Role Validation in Photo Engine by WordPress
CVE-2026-123666

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Photo Engine (media Organizer & Lightroom)
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 November 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-123666?

The Photo Engine plugin for WordPress prior to version 6.6.2 features a significant flaw that allows users with the Author role and higher to delete media files without proper verification. This oversight enables unauthorized users to permanently remove synced media from other users, including administrators, potentially leading to severe data loss and unauthorized access to sensitive media content.

Affected Version(s)

Photo Engine (Media Organizer & Lightroom) 0 < 6.6.2

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-2026-123666 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2d65ab42-36cd-4ba1-8c2d-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Aabideen Bangash
WPScan
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