Authorization Bypass in Create WordPress Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-18037
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-18037?
The Create WordPress plugin, prior to version 2.5.4, lacks proper authorization checks on one of its public REST API routes. This oversight allows unauthenticated attackers to access unpublished content, which can be rendered and made publicly available through the API. The vulnerability compromises content confidentiality, posing significant risks to website owners and their unpublished data.
Affected Version(s)
Create 0 < 2.5.4
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.