Access Control Flaw in WPGraphQL Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-123707

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 November 2026

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๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-123707?

The WPGraphQL plugin for WordPress prior to version 2.27.1 features a critical access control flaw that allows users with Contributor roles and above to bypass restrictions on custom non-public post statuses. This means they can unintentionally access and read posts created by other users, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive content.

Affected Version(s)

WPGraphQL 0 < 2.27.1

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.

References

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Aabideen Bangash
WPScan
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